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Could AI actually help us beat cancer? 🔎

Lara Lewington joins us on the latest episode of #ThatCancerConversation to deep dive into the connections between AI and our health 🎙️

Stream on all platforms or search 'That Cancer Conversation' 🔎
January 22, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Join us for cutting-edge science and networking with the global cancer prevention community at this year's Cancer Prevention Research Conference.

Early bird registration closes Friday 6 February – register now to secure your place at the discounted rate 👇
Join ACS & @cancerresearchuk.org for the 3rd annual 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, June 3–5 2026 in Atlanta, GA!

Connect with global cancer prevention researchers across discovery, translational, behavioral, population, and implementation science.

🔗 Register: amercancer.co/CancerPrevRe...
January 22, 2026 at 12:27 PM
We’re pleased that abiraterone can now be offered to thousands more men affected by prostate cancer. Read more about this decision and what it means: cruk.ink/3LzxTbS
January 17, 2026 at 2:34 PM
From campaigning on the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, helping shape England’s National Cancer Plan & launching cancer manifestos ahead of the Scottish & Welsh elections, it's been an important year for cancer research policy. Read more about our achievements 👇 news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/12/19/f...
From labs to legislation - 9 impactful steps forward for cancer policy in 2025 - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Its been a busy and important year for cancer research policy, we're looking back at our 9 proudest steps forward in 2025.
news.cancerresearchuk.org
December 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Great to see Professor Akram on STV last night joining our call for the rollout of a targeted lung cancer screening programme in Scotland to diagnose the disease earlier and improve survival. Currently, 68% of cases in Scotland are diagnosed at a late stage.
IRR Group Leader Prof Ahsan Akram, appeared on STV last night to call for the rollout of lung cancer screening in Scotland. Early diagnosis saves lives - Scotland has no national lung cancer screening programme, in contrast to England, which has already screened 1M+ people.

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December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Big news for a #SmokefreeUK! @senedd.wales has voted for the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, which aims to help end cancers caused by smoking and create the first smokefree generation. We now want to see the Bill passed in @houseoflords.parliament.uk and implemented across all four nations.
December 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We need your input ahead of the 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly Election.

Take part in our short survey and share your views on cancer care in Northern Ireland. Your feedback will help inform our manifesto recommendations for the next Assembly term.

Take the survey: bit.ly/3KhQ993
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We’re thrilled to partner with Channel 4 on ‘Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures’ - a new series which is shining a light on three trailblazing scientists taking on cancer, and explores how their work is changing patients’ lives right now. 👇 1/2
November 20, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The Men's Health Strategy is an important step towards tackling key issues for men’s health in England. We support action to address health inequalities men can face, and believe the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England is an opportunity to improve cancer services for everyone. cruk.ink/48kSGbA
Men's Health Strategy for England
Details the government’s 10-year vision for men's health and the actions we are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of all men and boys in England.
www.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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This is a huge step forward - by supporting the LungVax clinical trial, we will put the vaccine through the most rigorous scientific tests and take that important first step towards a world where people live longer, better lives, free from the fear of lung cancer.
Big news! 🚨 People at high risk of lung cancer will soon be able to receive the first ever experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease, in a world-first clinical trial. Read more: cruk.ink/4r4KXG2

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November 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🚨 Just announced: your new favourite podcast!

We’re so excited to be partnering with Goalhanger, Europe’s largest independent podcast producer, to bring you The Rest Is Science: a brand-new podcast hosted by Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens 👇

@fryrsquared.bsky.social #CRUKscience
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
25 years ago, our scientists helped lay the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, the world unites for the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Together, we can achieve a world where almost nobody develops cervical cancer.
It's World #CervicalCancer Elimination Day.

Cervical cancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if:

9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Big news! 🚨 People at high risk of lung cancer will soon be able to receive the first ever experimental vaccine designed to prevent the disease, in a world-first clinical trial. Read more: cruk.ink/4r4KXG2

@ox.ac.uk @ucl.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Got any questions about weight loss and cancer? Send them to our experts below 👇🎙️
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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How does immunotherapy work, and why do some patients respond while others don’t?

Book our free talk by Samra Turajlic, head of the Cancer Dynamics Lab here at the Crick, Director of @cruk-mi.bsky.social and head of the UK-wide MANIFEST programme.

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Crick Crash Course: Immunotherapy
Our series of morning lectures sharing science from across the Crick in a simple and accessible way continues.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Got any questions about weight loss and cancer? Send them to our experts below 👇🎙️
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 - 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Together with our partners at @cancerresearchuk.org, we are hosting a webinar on our co-sponsored Biology to Prevention funding opportunity on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧.

Register: amercancer.co/Bio2Prev2026...
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, share this post to help us raise awareness of the most common symptoms of lung cancer ⬇️

ScottishPower has committed up to £4m to support our Lung Cancer Centre of Excellence ♥️ Thank you for your support!
November 6, 2025 at 10:50 AM
After a six-month wait, the Tobacco & Vapes Bill is being debated again in Parliament. We've signed Action on Smoking and Health's open letter urging all political parties to ensure that this legislation is now passed as quickly as possible ash.org.uk/uploads/cros...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our experts would love to know: what are some questions that you have about AI and cancer? 👇🎙️
October 17, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Today, our volunteer campaigns ambassadors, staff, Dame Deborah James’s father Alistair and our CEO Michelle Mitchell gathered at the London Stadium to highlight the urgent need for government action on cancer #TurningPointForCancer
October 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
New transatlantic cancer research funding!

We're partnering with @ccsresearch.bsky.social to co-fund our Biology to Prevention Award, doubling the funding for collaborative UK and Canadian prevention research teams.

Join our webinar on 28 October at 14:00 GMT to learn more: cruk.ink/46yjOBX
Webinar: Biology to Prevention Award co-funded with Canadian Cancer Society
Join our webinar on 28 October to learn about this new partnership and how to apply for co-funding through the Biology to Prevention Award
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October 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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NEW EPISODE: Can we cure cancer?

Join our expert panellists as they answer audience questions about the future of cancer research and treatment.

Listen on your favourite podcast platform:
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September 24, 2025 at 5:22 AM
If politicians commit to drive forward change & make cancer a priority, next year’s Scottish Parliament & Welsh Senedd elections can be the turning point for cancer we need.

Read our article for the key actions needed to improve cancer survival and care in Scotland & Wales 👉 cruk.ink/4pAkvmR
September 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Today our volunteer campaigns ambassadors were at Holyrood & the Senedd to launch our manifestos for change ahead of the 2026 Scottish & Welsh elections.

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Scotland & Wales, & we're calling on all political parties to make cancer a priority.
September 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM