Cancer and research information

General cancer research
Why is cancer research important?

We explore why cancer research matters, how it leads to new treatments and cures, and why funding early stage discoveries is vital for a future when no life is cut short by cancer.

General cancer research
Why haven't we cured cancer yet?

We explain the reasons why cancer is especially hard to cure, but also the reasons to be optimistic for the future of cancer research.

Bowel cancer
What is small bowel cancer?

Find out what small bowel cancer is, why it can be difficult to diagnose and how funding more of our early-stage cancer research could lead to better treatments and outcomes.

Prostate cancer
What is metastatic (advanced) prostate cancer?

Learn what metastatic prostate cancer is, how advanced prostate cancer develops and why research is vital to improve treatments and work towards future cures.

Childhood cancer
What is hepatoblastoma?

Learn about what hepatoblastoma is, understanding how this rare childhood liver cancer develops and why research is vital for improving treatment and survival.

General cancer research
What is a hair follicle tumour?

Learn what hair follicle tumours are, why most are harmless and how research into these rare growths could improve our understanding of skin cancer and lead to new discoveries.

General cancer research
What is adrenal gland cancer?

We answer your questions about this extremely rare cancer and share the exciting research exploring new cures that our Curestarters are helping to fund.

Breast cancer
Can men get breast cancer?

We address some of the misconceptions around breast cancer in men, and answer some of your questions to help separate fact from fiction.