From campaigning on the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, helping shape England’s National Cancer Plan & launching cancer manifestos ahead of the Scottish & Welsh elections, it's been an important year for cancer research policy. Read more about our achievements 👇 news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/12/19/f...

Great to see Professor Akram on STV last night joining our call for the rollout of a targeted lung cancer screening programme in Scotland to diagnose the disease earlier and improve survival. Currently, 68% of cases in Scotland are diagnosed at a late stage.

Big news for a #SmokefreeUK! @senedd.wales has voted for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, which aims to help end cancers caused by smoking and create the first smokefree generation. We now want to see the Bill passed in @houseoflords.parliament.uk and implemented across all four nations.

We need your input ahead of the 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly Election. Take part in our short survey and share your views on cancer care in Northern Ireland. Your feedback will help inform our manifesto recommendations for the next Assembly term. Take the survey: bit.ly/3KhQ993

We’re thrilled to partner with Channel 4 on ‘Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures’ - a new series which is shining a light on three trailblazing scientists taking on cancer, and explores how their work is changing patients’ lives right now. 👇 1/2

The Men's Health Strategy is an important step towards tackling key issues for men’s health in England. We support action to address health inequalities men can face, and believe the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England is an opportunity to improve cancer services for everyone. cruk.ink/48kSGbA

This is a huge step forward - by supporting the LungVax clinical trial, we will put the vaccine through the most rigorous scientific tests and take that important first step towards a world where people live longer, better lives, free from the fear of lung cancer.

🚨 Just announced: your new favourite podcast! We’re so excited to be partnering with Goalhanger, Europe’s largest independent podcast producer, to bring you The Rest Is Science: a brand-new podcast hosted by Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens 👇 @fryrsquared.bsky.social #CRUKscience

25 years ago, our scientists helped lay the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, the world unites for the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Together, we can achieve a world where almost nobody develops cervical cancer.

Big news! 🚨 People at high risk of lung cancer will soon be able to receive the first ever experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease, in a world-first clinical trial. Read more: cruk.ink/4r4KXG2 @ox.ac.uk @ucl.ac.uk

Got any questions about weight loss and cancer? Send them to our experts below 👇🎙️

How does immunotherapy work, and why do some patients respond while others don’t? Book our free talk by Samra Turajlic, head of the Cancer Dynamics Lab here at the Crick, Director of @cruk-mi.bsky.social and head of the UK-wide MANIFEST programme. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crick-cras...

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𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 - 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! Together with our partners at @cancerresearchuk.org, we are hosting a webinar on our co-sponsored Biology to Prevention funding opportunity on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧. Register: amercancer.co/Bio2Prev2026...

This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, share this post to help us raise awareness of the most common symptoms of lung cancer ⬇️ ScottishPower has committed up to £4m to support our Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence ♥️ Thank you for your support!

After a six-month wait, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill is being debated again in Parliament. We've signed Action on Smoking and Health's open letter urging all political parties to ensure that this legislation is now passed as quickly as possible ash.org.uk/uploads/cros...

Our experts would love to know: what are some questions that you have about AI and cancer? 👇🎙️

Today, our volunteer campaigns ambassadors, staff, Dame Deborah James’s father Alistair and our CEO Michelle Mitchell gathered at the London Stadium to highlight the urgent need for government action on cancer #TurningPointForCancer

New transatlantic cancer research funding! We're partnering with @ccsresearch.bsky.social to co-fund our Biology to Prevention Award, doubling the funding for collaborative UK and Canadian prevention research teams. Join our webinar on 28 October at 14:00 GMT to learn more: cruk.ink/46yjOBX

NEW EPISODE: Can we cure cancer? Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about the future of cancer research and treatment. Listen on your favourite podcast platform: lnk.to/AQOSCancerBB

If politicians commit to drive forward change & make cancer a priority, next year’s Scottish Parliament & Welsh Senedd elections can be the turning point for cancer we need. Read our article for the key actions needed to improve cancer survival and care in Scotland & Wales 👉 cruk.ink/4pAkvmR

Today our volunteer campaigns ambassadors were at Holyrood & the Senedd to launch our manifestos for change ahead of the 2026 Scottish & Welsh elections. Cancer is the leading cause of death in Scotland & Wales, & we're calling on all political parties to make cancer a priority.

Our latest research shows only half of people diagnosed with cancer in England following an urgent referral receive their diagnosis within the target time. This is unacceptable and we’re calling on the UK government to act now - read more 👉 cruk.ink/3VINION

Today we publish our Annual Report and Accounts which highlights the significant impact we’re making for those affected by cancer and their loved ones. Read the full report to discover how we’re accelerating progress to outsmart cancer: cruk.ink/42lJFeW

Calling all cancer researchers! Join us, @ohsuknight.bsky.social and @stanford.edu at this year's Early Detection of Cancer Conference for the cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary science that is shaping the future of cancer early detection. Check out the agenda and register: cruk.ink/3UR67Zu

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛 Cancer is different in children and young people, so it needs a different and dedicated approach. We partner with other charities, funders and people affected by these cancers across the UK and around the world – learn more: cruk.ink/3JEskaM

New data suggests that, by 2040, someone will be diagnosed with cancer every two minutes in England. Today we have been in Westminster speaking with #OneCancerVoice, calling on the government to transform cancer outcomes and save lives through an ambitious, fully funded strategy.

Over six million new cancer cases in England are projected by 2040 – a 14.2% rise in total cases compared to the previous 15-year period. Today we are speaking with #OneCancerVoice to outline six essential tests the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England must meet.

Following the Government’s commitment to developing a National Cancer Plan for England, we want to help ensure it delivers the key changes for those affected by cancer. Read Carol, Lucy, Ali and Alfred’s stories to see what the right plan could achieve👉 cruk.ink/3V4GfJA #TurningPointForCancer

@peterstefanovic.bsky.social, @carolvorders.bsky.social and 24 other public figures have put their names to our open letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, urging him to make the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England a #TurningPointForCancer. Sign the open letter here: cruk.ink/4fHgR6c

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...

Every moment counts in the fight against cancer. Our new report reveals that clinical trials are taking too long, with median set-up times rising to 20 months. We’re investing £200 million over five years for 80,000 participants, but we must reform the system. Read the report: cruk.ink/3IReTE5

New funding opportunity 🚨We're accepting Expressions of Interest for our HPV Vaccination Grants Programme 2025, which aims to increase HPV vaccination coverage among adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries to reduce cervical cancer globally. Find out more: cruk.ink/4leWn5L #HPVVaccine

A new analysis reveals people in Britain smoke more than 78 million cigarettes a day. Our latest study, conducted by UCL, highlights the stark health inequalities linked to tobacco and how creating a smokefree future is crucial to improving public health.

We’ve invested £4bn into research over the past decade and learned so much about the journey from the bench to the bedside. Our new Innovation Roadmap tool is designed to help policymakers streamline this process and help innovations reach patients quicker 👉 cruk.ink/40z1Cpq

Shape the future of cancer research and join our Clinical Research Committee. We're looking for people, particularly men and people from ethnic minority backgrounds, who have been affected by cancer directly or as a carer/family member. Find out more: bit.ly/4koQnai

Three years ago, we launched our #SmokefreeUK campaign, urging government action against the biggest cause of cancer. We've come a long way, and with the Tobacco and Vapes Bill currently moving through the UK Parliament, we're reflecting on three key moments from the campaign 👇

Early detection of skin cancer can save lives 🗣 This starts with knowing what’s normal for your skin, so you're able to notice any changes. We've partnered with NIVEA Sun for over 12 years to help you enjoy the sun safely ☀ #SunSafety #SkinCancer #CancerSymptoms

Our new economic analysis shows the UK loses £10.3bn every year due to lives cut short by cancer - more than any other major health condition 👇 news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/27/h...

Mobile screening vans are taking a ground-breaking clinical trial to locations across England. The trial will find out if the new ‘pill-on-a-thread’ test could be used to screen people with heartburn for Barrett’s oesophagus, which can lead to oesophageal cancer.

#InTheNews: At-home sampling kits to be offered to women and people with a cervix in England who aren't taking part in the life-saving cervical screening programme 🏡 The decision should help tackle barriers to screening and prevent more cases of cervical cancer 👉 cruk.ink/4l8zFNq

It's #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek - here are the most common symptoms of cervical cancer. Not everyone diagnosed with cervical cancer will have symptoms, but if you notice anything unusual for you, talk to your doctor. Learn more: cruk.ink/45xeH6g

Today NHS England announced they’re updating their cervical screening programme so that people who are eligible are invited every five years instead of every three years. This change comes following an improvement to the screening test. Find out more about cervical screening: cruk.ink/4dVUFV9

Our latest 'Cancer in the UK' report reveals that the rate of people dying from cancer has fallen by over 20% since the early 1970s, but that the rate of people being diagnosed with the disease has risen by almost half across Great Britain. Read more 👇 www.cancerresearchuk.org/sites/defaul....

CAR T-cell therapy, a revolutionary blood cancer treatment that modifies a patient’s own immune cells to target their cancer, is showing the first signs that it can work on solid tumours too. More in our rolling #ASCO25 updates: news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/05/31/a...

Regular exercise can help more people survive colon cancer, according to a trial we helped fund. The key is giving people tailored support to find the right activities for them. Find out more: news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/01/s... #ASCO25

Immunotherapy can help people with advanced head and neck cancer live years longer without their disease growing or coming back. It's the biggest improvement in treating this cancer type for decades. Find out more: news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/05/31/asc

Overweight & obesity is the second biggest cause of cancer in the UK & is linked with 13 types. Alongside our partners Tesco, @diabetesuk.bsky.social & @thebhf.bsky.social, we've written to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social to call on the govt to introduce mandatory reporting on healthy food sales.

Brilliant news that the Tobacco & Vapes Bill has just been voted through its legislative consent motion in the @parliament.scot. This is a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK after a similar @niassembly.gov.uk vote in February and we now hope to see @senedd.wales follow suit.

We're so excited about the world-leading experts speaking at our Prevention Primer, co-hosted w @cancerresearchuk.org! Taking place in London, Tues 24 June. Registration closes Weds 11 June - don't miss out! bit.ly/3EKgzNN @uclmedsci.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk @kingslsm.bsky.social @qmbci.bsky.social