Cancer Research UK


UK-based charity that funds and coordinates cancer research, publishes evidence-based information and statistics for patients and professionals, operates a searchable clinical trials service, and provides patient support services including a nurse helpline and a moderated online peer-support forum. Supports research across discovery, translation and early-phase drug development and manages research funding and infrastructure initiatives.

Industries

Charity
Health Care
Medical
Oncology
Non-profit Organizations

Nr. of Employees

Very Large (1000+)

Cancer Research UK

Stratford, England, United Kingdom


Products

Clinical trials search service

An online searchable registry of cancer trials and studies recruiting in the UK to help patients and clinicians identify suitable trials.

Cancer statistics reports and datasets

Published analyses and summary statistics on incidence and survival for multiple cancer types derived from national registry and partnered datasets, including methodological notes.

Post-Surgery

A heart-shaped post-surgery cushion thoughtfully designed to offer soothing comfort and support after mastectomy, lumpectomy, or lymph node procedures, featuring a gentle shape to ease pressure and a satin ribbon for secure placement.

Cancer Research UK Post-Surgery Comfort Bra

A post-surgery comfort bra developed with breast cancer patients, made from super soft bamboo-derived fabric with a seamless design, wide adjustable straps, and front hook and eye fastenings.

Post Surgery Seat-belt Protector

Protector cushion designed to shield sensitive post-surgery areas from seat belt friction.

Trulife Barbara Everyday Pocketed Softcup Bra in White

An everyday pocketed softcup bra designed for comfort and post-surgery needs.

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Services

Freephone nurse helpline and email service offering information and emotional support about cancer, tests, treatments and coping strategies.

Web-based service to find active cancer clinical trials and studies recruiting in the UK by cancer type, status and location.

Fully moderated, 24/7 online forum for people affected by cancer to share experiences and obtain peer support.

Grant application and administration services providing multiple funding schemes and centralised grants management for research projects.

Programmatic and infrastructure support to translate laboratory discoveries into early-phase clinical trials and to enable strategic research partnerships.

Web-based guidance on national screening programmes, eligibility, intervals and options for self-sampling to support participation and informed consent.

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Expertise Areas

  • Clinical trial management and recruitment support
  • Cancer epidemiology and registry-based survival analysis
  • Research funding and grants administration
  • Translational drug development and early-phase clinical support
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Key Technologies

  • Searchable clinical trials registry software
  • Radiotracer and blue-dye sentinel lymph node localisation
  • Magnetic tracer sentinel node localisation with probe detection
  • Intraoperative nucleic acid amplification for lymph node assessment
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News & Updates

Paper cited for UK survival trends used in brain tumour survival reporting; published in Lancet Regional Health - Europe (2025).

International study reporting survival statistics for brain tumours across multiple countries, cited for subtype survival figures.

US registry report used as a source for survival statistics for several brain and spinal tumour types where UK data were not available.

News item describing the change in cervical screening interval to five years following adoption of HPV primary screening (June 2025).


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