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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
Ian Sample Science editor

Cancer experts call on philanthropists to help fund ‘golden age’ of research

Scientist looking through a microscope
Senior scientists say cancer deserves same ‘massive global response’ that swung into action during the Covid pandemic. Photograph: David Davies/PA

Leading cancer experts from around the world are calling on wealthy individuals and philanthropists to dig into their deep pockets to accelerate a new golden age of cancer research.

More than 50 senior scientists from the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, including three Nobel laureates, say advances in artificial intelligence and other technologies have created a “unique opportunity” to transform cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment in the next 10 years.

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