Cancer and research information

General cancer research
Does vaping cause cancer?

Does vaping cause cancer? We look at the evidence, challenge the myths and explain why more research is needed to understand the long-term risks of e-cigarettes.

Multiple cancers
What are myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN)?

Learn about myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), groups of blood cancers affecting the bone marrow, and why more research is vital.

Liver cancer
What is liver cancer?

Learn what liver cancer is, how common it is, symptoms to look out for and why continuous medical research is vital for improving treatment, finding cures and improving the survival rate.

Liver cancer
What is hepatocellular carcinoma?

Learn about hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer, learning about how common it is and why funding medical research is critical for discovering future cures.

Rectal cancer
What is rectal cancer?

Learn what rectal cancer is, how common it is, symptoms to look out for and why research like ours is vital for improving survival and treatment.

Anal cancer
What is anal cancer?

Understand anal cancer, including how common it is, symptoms to be aware of and why research into this cancer is vital for improving diagnosis, treatment and future cures.

Skin cancer
What is basal cell carcinoma?

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. Learn more about basal cell carcinoma, including what causes it, how it is treated, and why we still need basal cell carcinoma research. 

Skin cancer
What is squamous cell carcinoma?

Learn what squamous cell carcinoma is, how this common skin cancer develops and why cancer research is essential for improving prevention, treatment and long-term outcomes.

Testicular cancer
What is seminoma testicular cancer?

What is seminoma testicular cancer? Learn how it develops, how it is treated and why continued research is essential for improving outcomes and finding future cures.