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We beat cancer

We fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. We also provide cancer information to the public.

Get information about cancer

Read about our research

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We raise money

Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound donated.

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How your support helps

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Our organisation

A number of bodies work together to ensure that we make the best use of the funds we receive and continue to carry out world-class research.

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We develop policy

Our policy development team develops evidence-based policy to inform Government decisions related to cancer and research.

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Careers

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. Join us and together we will beat cancer.

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Cancer news

Read the latest cancer news from Cancer Research UK and around the world.

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Our strategy to beat cancer

For the past 120 years, we’ve been making discoveries that have saved countless lives. But we have so much more to do. Our strategy sets out how we'll accelerate progress towards a better future.

Discover our vision for the future

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Press office

The press office offers a service to journalists who are looking for information about cancer, research and fundraising initiatives.

Press office

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Cancer Strategy in England

Information about the independent NHS England Cancer Taskforce, and Cancer Research UK's role.

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Our fundraising promise

Supporters enable everything we do at Cancer Research UK.

Our fundraising promise

Leaflets and publications

Free leaflets, posters and newsletters on prevention, diagnosis and understanding cancer by CRUK.

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About us

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Cancer Research UK

2 Redman Place

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020 7242 0200

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