The Latest Breaking News from Cancer Research UK

Cancer death rates down more than 20% in last 50 years but cases rising – report

Cancer Research UK warned that, despite improvement in overall survival, many more people are being diagnosed with cancer compared with 50 years ago.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

One-time therapy may be ‘transformative option’ for treating deadly skin cancer

Almost one in five patients with advanced melanoma survived for five years after receiving lifileucel, a trial has found.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Brisk walks could cut risk of death for colon cancer patients by more than a third, study finds

Landmark trial finds a personalised physical activity programme can boost survival and reduces recurrence

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2025

Scientists link skin cancer risk to the clothes you wear this summer

Projections suggest melanoma skin cancer cases will rise again this year to 21,300 cases – highest on record

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Increasing breast cancer screenings could save hundreds of lives a year, researchers say

Around 700 lives a year could be saved with extra measures, researchers say

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Improved breast screening could detect extra 3,500 cancers a year in UK – study

During a clinical trial using additional scans, an extra 85 cancers were found.

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Broadcaster Jo Wilson celebrates two years cancer-free with Race for Life

The Sky News presenter was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer in 2022.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Thousands of cyclists take part in Highlands event for charity

Thousands of cyclists have taken part in an event in the Scottish Highlands to raise money for charity

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Spreading awareness is Dame Deborah’s ‘legacy’, says her mother

Dame Deborah’s Bowelbabe fund has raised more than £16 million since it was launched.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

‘Sword of Damocles’ driving vape changes, says Cancer Research chairman

Lord Stevens of Birmingham warned that there is ‘no health benefit’ if vape users become hooked on nicotine, when they have not previously smoked.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025