Exciting day as @cancerresearchuk.org launches cancer manifestos for Scotland & Wales ahead of next year’s elections. We’re calling on all political parties to make strong commitments to transform cancer outcomes in both nations. Change is possible and, with bold & urgent action, it’s within reach.

Last week I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful reception at 11 Downing Street with some of our valued supporters and friends, where we shared our thanks for their generous support for our More Research, Less Cancer campaign so far.

I recently spoke to Hugh Pym at BBC News about what we can learn from Denmark and how the National Cancer Plan for England must be a turning point for cancer 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Here at @cancerresearchuk.org, we’re making good progress in our mission to beat cancer and delivering significant impact for those affected by cancer, and I'm proud to share our latest Annual Report and Accounts today: cruk.ink/4pcj4uL

Recently I spoke with the @financialtimes.com about the importance of the National Cancer Plan for England, and it’s role in driving progress in early detection, diagnosis and survival. You can read more here: on.ft.com/4mRMjS9

I’m incredibly grateful to HSBC UK for its longstanding support of @cancerresearchuk.org. Today, I want to thank their CEO, Ian and everyone at HSBC UK for another generous donation which will help us fund more vital research so that more people can have precious time with their loved ones.

Today I joined the Cancer Awareness Roadshow in Brixton to speak with the nurses. Our roadshows play an important role in taking potentially life-saving cancer information into the heart of communities, engaging and empowering people to take positive action with their health.

Thank you to all those who have supported our open letter. This is a great opportunity for the UK government to make a big difference for people affected by cancer in England. Sign the open letter 👇and make sure your voice is heard.

Decades of research has meant that patients are more likely to survive their cancer today than ever, but progress in survival for all cancers is slowing. I spoke about these new findings on BBC Radio 4 Today, you can listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

A new study from @lshtm.bsky.social we funded has revealed a 92-percentage point gap in 10-year survival between the most & least deadly cancers. It's vital the National Cancer Plan for England transforms cancer care & boosts survival across all cancer types. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I had the pleasure of joining Mark & Ritchie on The Places We’ll Go Marketing Show to talk about my experience leading a mission-driven organisation like @cancerresearchuk.org & my thoughts on the impact science, innovation & Gen AI will have on human health & cancer. Watch now: youtu.be/UcumvXM1_jY

It was a real pleasure to attend the Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Awards ceremony and meet the rising stars in the world of cancer research, and celebrate together. Congratulations to all of the winners and shortlisted nominees!

“Cancer Research UK’s latest report has revealed for the first time that the UK economy loses over £10bn to cancer deaths every year”, writes Michelle Mitchell of @cancerresearchuk.org 🗣️ Investing in cancer research is one of the smartest economic decisions we can make

Lung cancer takes more lives than any other cancer in Wales, with far too many people diagnosed at a late stage. That’s why the Welsh Government’s decision to introduce targeted lung screening is such a welcome and significant development - one that will save lives. www.gov.wales/written-stat...

By tackling one of the leading causes of death in the UK- cancer - and supporting people to live longer, better lives, the UK Government ensures more precious time with loved ones, improved productivity and a stronger economy. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

We’re proud to be supporting this landmark clinical trial, bringing the capsule sponge test to different places in England and offering it to a much wider group of people. After decades of research, we are improving and making it easier to diagnose oesophageal cancer.

Proud to be part of the Management Today Women In Leadership Power List for 2025. It's an honour to be recognised alongside such inspirational women who are doing incredible work. www.managementtoday.co.uk/women-leader...

With vaccination rates declining & screening uptake falling below @nhsengland.bsky.social targets, today I've written in the @dailymail.co.uk welcoming news that the DHSC are introducing self-sampling home kits for cervical screening 👇 www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

Delighted to be invited to speak alongside Alistair James this morning on BBC Breakfast about how we're continuing the incredible legacy of his daughter Dame Deborah through the Bowelbabe Fund for @cancerresearchuk.org and what we want to see included in the National Cancer Plan for England.

Progress on cervical cancer relies on access to the HPV vaccine and screening. New data shows a variable uptake of the HPV vaccine across England. I urge local authorities and health services to improve access.

A world where almost nobody develops cervical cancer is within reach – but only if HPV vaccination and screening are accessible in every country. At @cancerresearchuk.org we’re proud to have helped create a tool to help global policymakers implement vital prevention strategies. Read more:

Delighted to share this news on the appointment of Professor Samra Turajlić as the Director of the @cruk-mi.bsky.social.

We welcome this change to cervical screening - a result of years of research to make it more effective. Screening, alongside the HPV vaccine our scientists helped develop, has seen cervical cancer rates fall by around 25% since the early 1990s. We look forward to more progress.

Just a sneak peek of something coming soon... #ThePlacesWellGoMarketingShow 👀🎙

Instead of taking part running, last night I was an events volunteer, supporting and cheering on everyone who turned up to take part in Race for Life Battersea. It was amazing to see so many of you having fun with friends and loved ones, while supporting our life-saving research 💟

Thanks to research, cancer death rates have drastically reduced over the last 50 years, and survival has doubled. But, despite progress, 460 people die from cancer every single day and too many cases are diagnosed late. 1/2 www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/defaul...

Following a meeting last week with leaders from Tesco, @thebhf.bsky.social and @diabetesuk.bsky.social, we’ve written to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social calling on the UK Government to restrict the promotion of unhealthy food and drink, and introduce mandatory reporting on healthy food sales.

#ASCO2025 starts today and I’m looking forward to @cancerresearchuk.org's research being presented. The @ascocancer.bsky.social conference marks an important opportunity for the research community to share ideas, network and accelerate progress for cancer patients and their loved ones.

It’s great to see members of @parliament.scot vote in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill – this is a significant milestone in our mission to end cancers caused by smoking in the UK. It’s vital that the legislation is passed in all four nations for a #SmokefreeUK.

According to the latest data, more people will be diagnosed with melanoma in the UK in 2025 than any other year. Although melanoma survival has doubled in the last 50 years, powered by our research, the growing number of people being diagnosed is concerning. Read more: cruk.ink/3HcVEUE

Very pleased to be invited onto BBC Woman's Hour this morning alongside Heather James to talk about the new Bowelbabe Fund lab @crick.ac.uk and the latest developments in bowel cancer research. Listen from 41 mins: t.co/h3fsDleapC

Congratulations to Children with Cancer UK for winning an award at The #ChelseaFlowerShow this week for their garden representing a sanctuary for children whose routines have been upended by cancer. It’s lovely to see a partner charity recognised in this way.

Today we celebrate 20 years in partnership with TK Maxx and an amazing £50m raised for life-saving cancer research. As one of @cancerresearchuk.org's longest-standing corporate partners, their contribution is powering research that will change the lives of children and young people in the future.

Exciting study from @cuh.nhs.uk revealing a new treatment that could improve survival rates for patients with inherited BRCA1/BRCA2 breast cancer genes, potentially giving them more time with loved ones. Read more from the BBC: cruk.ink/3S3Hwz7

Fantastic news that yesterday's 17th annual Foreign Sisters lunch raised more than £600,000. Huge thanks to sponsor Celine, guest speaker the Duchess of York and all who contributed in support of the rising stars of scientific research through our Future Leaders programme.

Waiting times for all cancer types have got worse over the last ten years, but the situation is particularly bad for lung cancer. We hope that the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England will set out sufficient funding to help ensure more people are treated on time. Read more from @theipaper 👇

Yesterday we launched a campaign in Wales to encourage people to contact their GP if they spot lung cancer symptoms. It was inspiring to meet Branwen, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018 after seeking help. Early detection saves lives - if you spot symptoms that are unusual, speak to your GP.

I was honoured to speak to Wales @cancerresearchuk.org Campaigns Ambassadors and hear their cancer experiences. Our Campaigns Ambassadors work tirelessly to ensure people live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. Thank you for your tireless dedication and determination.

I spoke to @itvnews.bsky.social about the positive impact King Charles has had in raising awareness through sharing his cancer experience with the nation.

Delighted to be in the Senedd today celebrating the work of the Cross-Party Group on Cancer. Thanks to the political parties, patients, researchers, and NHS professionals who we’re working with to improve earlier diagnosis, provide better treatments and better outcomes for people living with cancer.

What a fantastic day and atmosphere! Congratulations to everyone who took part in the #LondonMarathon yesterday. I was happy to attend and cheer everyone on - a special thanks to those running to support our lifesaving cancer research.

It was an honour to welcome the family of the late Deborah James, along with @michellecruk.bsky.social and @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, to see the organoid research supported by the Bowelbabe Fund and discuss progress in cancer diagnosis and treatment. www.crick.ac.uk/news/2025-04...

Good luck and thank you to everyone taking part in the #LondonMarathon today for @cancerresearchuk.org. Special shout out to my fellow podcasters Benjamin, Sarah, Emma and Steve who are running for #TeamBowelbabe in support of life saving research for bowel cancer 💜

It’s #FootballShirtFriday so I'm wearing an old school @lfcr.bsky.social footie shirt in support of the Bobby Moore Fund ⚽️ Wear your favourite shirt, share a photo and donate to help tackle bowel cancer.

Very pleased to see the Tobacco and Vapes Bill pass its Second Reading in @UKHouseofLords. It's great to see peers supporting this new law, which will help prevent future generations from ever starting smoking #SmokefreeUK.

I had the pleasure of welcoming the Health & Social Care Secretary @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to the Bowelbabe Laboratory at @crick.ac.uk. It was inspiring to showcase the ground-breaking research being conducted in honour of Dame Deborah James, whose legacy thrives through the Bowelbabe Fund.

I had a fantastic time as a guest on the latest episode of #TheDrHilaryShow, alongside the inspirational Adele Roberts, for #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth. You can listen in wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0uV...

Ahead of next month’s UK-EU political summit, @cancerresearchuk.org published a report on scientific collaboration between the UK and EU. We’re calling on policymakers to remove barriers, because no single country will beat cancer alone. Read more: cruk.ink/4cH5xWl

A heartfelt thank you to Asha, Zaid, Taylor & Eilidh for sharing their stories to raise awareness of the unique challenges facing teenagers & young adults with cancer. Their stories show why it’s crucial to continue research into what makes cancer different for young people. cruk.ink/4ctNwug #TYACAM

Delivered to my office today: @lizoriordan.bsky.social's new book! Liz has supported @cancerresearchuk.org's work for a number of years and I’m looking forward to having a read.