Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

Our latest analysis has found that smoking could cause nearly 300,000 cancer cases in the UK over the next five years, including 2,800 from second-hand smoke. Smoking is responsible for 160 new cancer cases a day, yet each day 350 young adults start smoking, highlighting the urgent need to reduce smoking rates in the UK. MPs have a crucial opportunity to prioritise public health by supporting the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Ian Walker, Executive Director of Policy at Cancer Research UK, said: "Tobacco kills up to two-thirds of its users. Raising the age of sale and funding cessation services will help protect people from a lifetime of deadly addiction." We're urging MPs from all parties to back the legislation which, if passed, will progressively raise the age of sale for tobacco to help prevent young people from starting to smoke in the first place - paving the way to a future free from the harms of smoking. #SmokefreeUK

Our investments in #LungCancer research have led to groundbreaking discoveries 🔍 From research studies to radiotherapy, and campaigning to screening, we've helped power progress and save lives. But we won't stop there. Thanks to our supporters, researchers and clinicians, we're still exploring ways to better prevent, diagnose and treat lung cancer. Discover #CRUKscience and our progress so far in the comments 👇 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

Just announced: up to £4m in funding for #LungCancer research in Manchester and London 👇 Supported by our partner, ScottishPower, scientists at our Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence (LCCE) will continue their groundbreaking research, focusing on better detection, prevention and treatment of lung cancer. In the last ten years, the LCCE has become an international hub of collaboration, where scientists from around the globe are encouraged to work together and make breakthroughs. One of those landmark breakthroughs is the TRACERx study. Our flagship lung cancer study which shows that air pollution can cause inflammation leading to non-small cell lung cancer. We can't wait to see what the future holds at the LCCE. Find out more about the funding 👇 Together we are beating cancer 💙 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #CRUKscience #Funding

Today at Cancer Research UK we have published our refreshed equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. Beating cancer means beating it for everyone and this plan forms a vital part of our mission. Michelle Mitchell OBE, our chief executive, said: “I’m proud of the substantial progress we’ve made since launching our first organisation-wide EDI strategy in 2021 – we’re making a significant impact on the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. “But we’re not complacent. That’s why we’re refreshing our ambitions for the next five years, so we can have an even bigger impact.” Read our blog to find out more about the work we will be doing across five priority areas to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in the work we do 👇 #EDI #Strategy #Diversity https://cruk.ink/4fCM0qA

📢 Announcing the speakers at our upcoming #ExploringCYPCancers webinar on therapeutic discovery research. 👇    🌟 Sara Wakeling (Craddock) – Alice's Arc  🌟 Yael Mosse – Children's Hospital of Philadelphia  🌟 Charles Keller – Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute   🌟 Laura Kate Donovan – UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health     Join us online on 25 November, from 3–4:30 pm (GMT), as we hear about translational research and the importance of developing more effective, targeted treatments for children and young people affected by #Cancer.     🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4gZmzAK UCL

Did you know that the “secret of life” was unlocked just over 70 years ago? Now, it's helping to save lives from cancer. This is the story of genomics, the study of all the genetic information in our DNA code. Since the 1950s, we’ve progressed from uncovering DNA's overall double-helix structure to spotting the exact genetic changes that are making someone’s cancer grow. Today, this means doctors can use personalised treatments to precisely target cancers – and even stop them in their tracks. That’s just one example of the power of genomic medicine. We want to bring it to everyone. But disparities in access to genomic testing mean some people in the UK are missing out. Our new policy position statement lays out 7 key goals to enhance genomic care and research all across the country, supporting a future where cancer is detected earlier and treated more effectively. Read more about the history of genomics and our vision for the future in the article below👇

We welcome the news that the NHS in England is now offering varenicline, a once-a-day pill, to people who want to quit smoking. Studies show it works as well as vapes and better than nicotine patches 💊 By reducing cravings, blocking nicotine's effects on the brain and easing withdrawal symptoms, varenicline can make quitting more achievable. When combined with support like counselling, the drug helps about 1 in 4 people quit for at least six months. Around 160 cancer cases a day are caused by smoking in the UK. As our Executive Director of Policy, Information and Communications Ian Walker highlights, "Smoking is the leading cause of cancer in the UK and stopping is the best step for health. Making tools like varenicline available will help people quit, but preventing smoking is equally crucial." This is why we're urging all MPs to support the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will progressively raise the age of sale for tobacco and prevent young people starting to smoke in the first place - paving the way to a future free from the harms of smoking. Read the full story 👇 #SmokefreeUK #TurningPointForCancer

We're celebrating the power of partnerships 🙌 Featured in our latest edition of 'Together,' some of our corporate partners Beiersdorf, Bellway Homes, ScottishPower, Slimming World, Standard Life UK and Warburtons share why we're their charity of choice. Read the full edition by clicking on the link in the comments. #Partnerships #CharityofChoice #CRUK

Around 36,600 lives are saved from lung cancer every year in the UK – that’s roughly 100 people each day. That’s thanks to progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Since the 1950s, we've helped power these improvements. We've researched the causes of lung cancer, campaigned for policies that have driven down smoking rates, and developed life-saving drugs to treat the disease. And now, following last week’s re-introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Parliament, we’re calling on MPs to support the legislation to help save even more lives. Find out more about how we've helped shape the lung cancer landscape 👇 #CancerScience #CRUKscience #SmokefreeUK

At Cancer Research UK we recognise the importance of being able to bring your ‘whole self’ to work, to support people in doing this we have 12 different staff networks that aim to allow our staff to do just that.  Cancer touches everyone and therefore we understand how important it is to represent multiple different communities within our workforce.     This week is Inter Faith week and to celebrate we spoke to Rachel Speight-McGregor, the Co Chair of our Multi-Faith Network at CRUK to find out a bit more about how CRUK fosters an inclusive environment for those with different beliefs. Click below to read more. #LifeatCRUK #JobsatCRUK #EDI