Worldwide Cancer Research
  • Cancer and research information

    Learn more about this complex disease, explore expert opinions on pioneering discovery research and uncover the answers to some of cancer's biggest questions.

    Cancer and research information
    • Cancer causes
    • Types of cancer
    • Diagnosis, prevention and treatment
    • Myths and misinformation
    • Understanding discovery research
    Billions of pounds have been raised, invested and spent on cancer research over many decades, but we still haven’t cured cancer. Find out why this is, and why we should have hope for the future.
  • What we do

    Any new test or treatment for cancer starts with discovery research. We back brand new ideas from incredible scientists from anywhere in the world - ideas that could lead to lifesaving discoveries for any type of cancer.

    What we do
    • What is discovery research?
    • Why do we fund research worldwide?
    • Why do we fund research into any type of cancer?
    • What is our research strategy?
    • Our research projects
    • Our impact
    • Why support Worldwide Cancer Research?
    Dr Ottersbach team working in a lab This is the incredible story of a drug that has already been used to treat 140,000 patients around the world. It's a truly lifesaving cancer treatment that exists thanks to supporters like you.
  • Who we are

    We are a small charity making a big difference. To date, we have funded over £200 million of discovery research, starting new cancer cures on our doorstep and around the world.

    Who we are
    • Our Scientific Advisory Committee
    • Our Board of Trustees
    • Careers at Worldwide Cancer Research
    • Our latest news
    • Media enquiries
    • Co-funding opportunities
    • Policies, annual reviews and accounts
    Worldwide Cancer Research team member on the street with an umbrella Our latest Annual Review explores the innovative research you have funded and the impact we have had over the last year.
  • How you can help

    Our community of Curestarters fund pioneering research around the world into new cancer cures. Become a Curestarter and you can bring us one step closer to a day when no life is cut short by cancer.

    How you can help
    • Leave a gift in your Will
    • Fundraise for us
    • Sign up for an event
    • Organise your own event
    • Business and corporate partnerships
    • Philanthropy and major donations
    • Play the Weekly Lottery
    • Our Grand Prize Draw
  • For researchers

    We fund discovery research. Wherever you are in the world, and whatever type of cancer you research, if you have a bold idea that could help lead to breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, or treatment - we may be able to support you with a project grant.

    For researchers
    • For current grantholders
    • Our funding criteria
    • Our application process
    • Co-funding opportunities
    • Research policies
    • EACR Travel Fellowships and Grants
    Holding a megaphone on a yellow background Explore top tips for applying to our Grant Round from the experts on our Scientific Advisory Committee
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  • Cancer and research information
    • Cancer causes
    • Types of cancer
    • Diagnosis, prevention and treatment
    • Myths and misinformation
    • Understanding discovery research
    Why haven't we cured cancer yet?
  • What we do
    • What is discovery research?
    • Why do we fund research worldwide?
    • Why do we fund research into any type of cancer?
    • What is our research strategy?
    • Our research projects
    • Our impact
    • Why support Worldwide Cancer Research?
    Dr Ottersbach team working in a lab A lifesaving cancer drug
  • Who we are
    • Our Scientific Advisory Committee
    • Our Board of Trustees
    • Careers at Worldwide Cancer Research
    • Our latest news
    • Media enquiries
    • Co-funding opportunities
    • Policies, annual reviews and accounts
    Worldwide Cancer Research team member on the street with an umbrella Worldwide Cancer Research Annual Report 2023
  • How you can help
    • Leave a gift in your Will
    • Fundraise for us
    • Sign up for an event
    • Organise your own event
    • Business and corporate partnerships
    • Philanthropy and major donations
    • Play the Weekly Lottery
    • Our Grand Prize Draw
  • For researchers
    • For current grantholders
    • Our funding criteria
    • Our application process
    • Co-funding opportunities
    • Research policies
    • EACR Travel Fellowships and Grants
    Holding a megaphone on a yellow background Our top tips for Grant Round applicants

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Donate today.

You can help us reach a day when no life is cut short by cancer.

Your £10 will help unlock information about how cancer spreads, leading to better survival rates. You can give patients more time with their loved ones. 

Your £25 will help researchers improve the harmful side effects of chemotherapy. You can help patients not just survive, but live. 

Your £100 will uncover new ways to stop incurable cancers before they start. You can make sure nobody has to say goodbye too soon. 

Your £5 a month will help us understand how cancer spreads, leading to better survival rates. You can give patients more time with their loved ones. 

Your £8 a month will help researchers improve the harmful side effects of chemotherapy. You can help patients not just survive, but live. 

Your £15 a month will uncover new ways to stop incurable cancers before they start. You can make sure nobody has to say goodbye too soon. 

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