A great episode featuring Professors Charles Swanton, Alan Melcher, Christian Ottensmeier and Dr Olivia Rossanese covering some of the latest developments in cancer research. Definitely worth a listen. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Following the general election, I’ve identified five immediate priorities for the new UK Govt to improve cancer care and survival 👉 cruk.ink/3zJP0S4 Wes Streeting MP Peter Kyle

Throughout the 2000s NHS waits in England were reduced through investment, reform and decisive leadership – the same can be achieved again. The UK Government has a huge opportunity to end the waits for tests and treatments for cancer patients and their loved ones. A long-term

At Cancer Research UK we have been calling for the UK Government to raise the age of sale for tobacco products, so I'm delighted to hear of its inclusion in today's #KingsSpeech. This will be a vital step towards a #SmokefreeUK and ending cancers caused by smoking, so I now urge governments

#InTheNews: Cancer is the UK public's biggest health concern. Read more on Cambridge University's recent poll findings and the work we are doing to help beat cancer 👇

A reminder that smoking is not just a cause of cancer Review led by Lancet Commission found smoking increases the risk of dementia by 30% Cancer Research UK Policy backs the #TobaccoandVapesBill to help secure a #SmokefreeUK thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/…

Good to see an important conversation on BBC Breakfast this morning - spotlighting BlackinCancer's work from @Siggs28, Magda and Randy at CRUK Cambridge Institute, followed by @NaserTurabi on the sofa talking about the complexity of cancer inequalities and the work Cancer Research UK is doing to overcome

In @LancetOncol The UK needs to be a leader, not a lagger, in the global cancer effort👇 Further calls Wes Streeting MP on the evidenced need for a long term cancer strategy It is vital to improving patient outcomes & is supported by the cancer community thelancet.com/journals/lanon…

Delighted that our partnership with ScottishPower has been renewed for another 5 years. Across the previous 12 years, the partnership has helped us continue making discoveries, driving progress and bringing hope to people affected by cancer - not to mention their incredible

Huge congratulations, Charlie!

This early stage research from @UCLH has exciting potential, and great to hear 20 of the 130 patients on this international trial will be from across the UK. Looking forward to following updates. @BioNTech theguardian.com/society/articl…

Mike’s contribution to cancer research throughout his career can’t be overstated and I’ve been fortunate to see the impact of some of his work in recent years. Congratulations for the richly deserved award!

Follow Cancer Research UK to discover the work we’re doing to improve outcomes for children and young people with cancer. This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth we’ll be sharing inspiring stories from our researchers, young people affected by cancer and their families. #CRUKYoungPeople

This is exciting news to share! Congratulations to Cancer Research Horizons and LifeArc on the launch of the C-Further consortium. There’s an urgent need for new treatments tailored for childhood cancers and, thanks to C-Further bringing together a plethora of people within the cancer

It was amazing when Cancer Grand Challenges Challenges launched in 2015. It set out a bold new approach to conducting cancer research with collaboration from global research communities. Hard to believe we're now coming to the end of the award for the very first round of teams! All four -