Gower Tan
@gowertan.bsky.social
Campaigns & Marathon Ambassador, Cancer Research UK. World Marathon Majors Six ⭐️ finisher. Multiple Guinness World Records. Work hard. Play Hard. Run harder. 🏃🏻♂️ Own views. https://www.justgiving.com/page/gowertan2025
Thank you to all our amazing @crukpolicy.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org volunteer Campaigns Ambassadors, to Alistair and all of our 35,000 supporters, who made their voices heard. Together, we are calling for the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England to be a #TurningPointForCancer
October 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Thank you to all our amazing @crukpolicy.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org volunteer Campaigns Ambassadors, to Alistair and all of our 35,000 supporters, who made their voices heard. Together, we are calling for the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England to be a #TurningPointForCancer
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@peterstefanovic.bsky.social, @carolvorders.bsky.social and 24 other public figures have put their names to our open letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, urging him to make the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England a #TurningPointForCancer. Sign the open letter here: cruk.ink/4fHgR6c
August 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
@peterstefanovic.bsky.social, @carolvorders.bsky.social and 24 other public figures have put their names to our open letter to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, urging him to make the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England a #TurningPointForCancer. Sign the open letter here: cruk.ink/4fHgR6c
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We were delighted to see @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social's Rare Cancers Bill pass third reading this afternoon in the House of Commons.
This Bill is a crucial step forward for those living with rare and less common cancers, and we look forward to supporting it through the House of Lords.
This Bill is a crucial step forward for those living with rare and less common cancers, and we look forward to supporting it through the House of Lords.
July 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We were delighted to see @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social's Rare Cancers Bill pass third reading this afternoon in the House of Commons.
This Bill is a crucial step forward for those living with rare and less common cancers, and we look forward to supporting it through the House of Lords.
This Bill is a crucial step forward for those living with rare and less common cancers, and we look forward to supporting it through the House of Lords.
Smoking is linked to at least 15 types of cancer, is the biggest driver of health inequalities and kills 1 person every 7 minutes in the UK.
My dad was one of them.
Here’s a recap of our #SmokefreeUK campaign. We’re on the cusp of legislation to help make that a reality.
My dad was one of them.
Here’s a recap of our #SmokefreeUK campaign. We’re on the cusp of legislation to help make that a reality.
Three years ago, we launched our #SmokefreeUK campaign, urging government action against the biggest cause of cancer. We've come a long way, and with the Tobacco and Vapes Bill currently moving through the UK Parliament, we're reflecting on three key moments from the campaign 👇
Making a mark: looking back at three years of Smokefree UK - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
To celebrate the past three years of our Smokefree UK campaign, we’re looking back at three moments where our campaigning has made a mark.
cruk.ink
July 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Smoking is linked to at least 15 types of cancer, is the biggest driver of health inequalities and kills 1 person every 7 minutes in the UK.
My dad was one of them.
Here’s a recap of our #SmokefreeUK campaign. We’re on the cusp of legislation to help make that a reality.
My dad was one of them.
Here’s a recap of our #SmokefreeUK campaign. We’re on the cusp of legislation to help make that a reality.
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The next few months will determine the outlook for the UK #LifeSciences research landscape for a decade.
An article from me on how Government needs to maximise the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls:
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/05/5...
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An article from me on how Government needs to maximise the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls:
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/05/5...
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Seizing the moment – 5 steps the Government must take to help UK cancer research thrive - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News
Here's what we need to see from the Spending Review, NHS 10 Year Plan, Cancer Plan, Industrial Strategy, and Life Sciences Sector Plan.
news.cancerresearchuk.org
June 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The next few months will determine the outlook for the UK #LifeSciences research landscape for a decade.
An article from me on how Government needs to maximise the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls:
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/05/5...
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An article from me on how Government needs to maximise the opportunities and avoid the pitfalls:
news.cancerresearchuk.org/2025/06/05/5...
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Life is worth racing for. Thank you to all our amazing supporters and volunteers at Race for Life Battersea yesterday. Over 1,200 people raising £180,000 for the lifesaving work @cancerresearchuk.org fund. That’s amazing 🩷 #raceforlife #VolunteersWeek #togetherwearebeatingcancer
June 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Life is worth racing for. Thank you to all our amazing supporters and volunteers at Race for Life Battersea yesterday. Over 1,200 people raising £180,000 for the lifesaving work @cancerresearchuk.org fund. That’s amazing 🩷 #raceforlife #VolunteersWeek #togetherwearebeatingcancer
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We have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament as MSPs prepare to vote on legislation to help create the first smokefree generation by raising the age of sale of tobacco. We urge all MSPs to support this Bill and play their part in helping to end cancers caused by smoking. 🚭
May 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament as MSPs prepare to vote on legislation to help create the first smokefree generation by raising the age of sale of tobacco. We urge all MSPs to support this Bill and play their part in helping to end cancers caused by smoking. 🚭
Today MSPs 🏴 vote on legislation to raise the age of sale of tobacco 🚭
Tobacco still kills one person every hour in Scotland.
If you live in Scotland, please take 2 mins to ask your representative to support this legislation. and help end all cancers caused by smoking 👇
Tobacco still kills one person every hour in Scotland.
If you live in Scotland, please take 2 mins to ask your representative to support this legislation. and help end all cancers caused by smoking 👇
On Thursday, MSPs in the Scottish Parliament will vote on legislation to raise the age of sale of tobacco to help end cancers caused by smoking across the UK.
Will you take 2 minutes to urge your MSP to support this historic legislation? #SmokefreeUK 🚭 action.cancerresearchuk.org/page/160956/...
Will you take 2 minutes to urge your MSP to support this historic legislation? #SmokefreeUK 🚭 action.cancerresearchuk.org/page/160956/...
Help create a smokefree UK
Smoking is still the biggest cause of cancer in the UK. Let's help change that.
action.cancerresearchuk.org
May 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Today MSPs 🏴 vote on legislation to raise the age of sale of tobacco 🚭
Tobacco still kills one person every hour in Scotland.
If you live in Scotland, please take 2 mins to ask your representative to support this legislation. and help end all cancers caused by smoking 👇
Tobacco still kills one person every hour in Scotland.
If you live in Scotland, please take 2 mins to ask your representative to support this legislation. and help end all cancers caused by smoking 👇
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[1/5] We welcome today’s Government announcement of the creation of a Health Data Research Service. This is a vital step towards enabling cancer researchers to access the right data at the right time, improving outcomes for patients ⏱️🔍 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Prime Minister turbocharges medical research
Better and faster access to NHS data for researchers with gold standard security and privacy measures.
www.gov.uk
April 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
[1/5] We welcome today’s Government announcement of the creation of a Health Data Research Service. This is a vital step towards enabling cancer researchers to access the right data at the right time, improving outcomes for patients ⏱️🔍 www.gov.uk/government/n...
Today is a good day.
Thank you to the MPs who spoke in support today, and voted for to progress this Bill, which will help end the entirely preventable harms and misery caused by tobacco. #SmokefreeUK
Thank you to the MPs who spoke in support today, and voted for to progress this Bill, which will help end the entirely preventable harms and misery caused by tobacco. #SmokefreeUK
We are thrilled that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has today passed its Third Reading, taking us one step closer to the first smokefree generation 📢🚭
It will now start its journey through the House of Lords where we urge peers to support it for a #SmokefreeUK
It will now start its journey through the House of Lords where we urge peers to support it for a #SmokefreeUK
March 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Today is a good day.
Thank you to the MPs who spoke in support today, and voted for to progress this Bill, which will help end the entirely preventable harms and misery caused by tobacco. #SmokefreeUK
Thank you to the MPs who spoke in support today, and voted for to progress this Bill, which will help end the entirely preventable harms and misery caused by tobacco. #SmokefreeUK
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🚨 New research finds that making the UK smokefree isn’t just good for health—it’s a huge win for the economy too. Our new analysis with Landman Economics found that a smokefree UK could create 135,000 more jobs, adding ~ £10 billion to the economy. 👇
March 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🚨 New research finds that making the UK smokefree isn’t just good for health—it’s a huge win for the economy too. Our new analysis with Landman Economics found that a smokefree UK could create 135,000 more jobs, adding ~ £10 billion to the economy. 👇
There is absolutely nothing good about tobacco. When used exactly as recommended by the manufacturer, cigarettes are the one legal consumer product that will kill most users – 2 out of 3 people who smoke will die from smoking.
Today MPs have the opportunity to act. #SmokefreeUK 🚭
Today MPs have the opportunity to act. #SmokefreeUK 🚭
Today, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will help create a smokefree generation, faces the Report Stage & Third Stage in the House of Commons.
We urge all MPs to support the Bill, bringing it a step closer to being law. They can leave a legacy to be proud of.
#SmokefreeUK🚭
We urge all MPs to support the Bill, bringing it a step closer to being law. They can leave a legacy to be proud of.
#SmokefreeUK🚭
March 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
There is absolutely nothing good about tobacco. When used exactly as recommended by the manufacturer, cigarettes are the one legal consumer product that will kill most users – 2 out of 3 people who smoke will die from smoking.
Today MPs have the opportunity to act. #SmokefreeUK 🚭
Today MPs have the opportunity to act. #SmokefreeUK 🚭
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1/ This #NoSmokingDay, we’re calling on parliamentarians and representatives from across the UK to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, to help create a smokefree UK. But we’re not the only ones. Here’s why our Campaigns Ambassadors and these supportive councillors are backing the Bill. 👇
March 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
1/ This #NoSmokingDay, we’re calling on parliamentarians and representatives from across the UK to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, to help create a smokefree UK. But we’re not the only ones. Here’s why our Campaigns Ambassadors and these supportive councillors are backing the Bill. 👇
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1/ Today is #NoSmokingDay! If you smoke, stopping completely is the best thing you can do for your health. And you’ll be lowering your risk of at least 16 types of cancer. It’s never too late to quit and you don’t have to do it alone. Keep reading for support to stop smoking for good 👇
March 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
1/ Today is #NoSmokingDay! If you smoke, stopping completely is the best thing you can do for your health. And you’ll be lowering your risk of at least 16 types of cancer. It’s never too late to quit and you don’t have to do it alone. Keep reading for support to stop smoking for good 👇
I started smoking at 13 and spent 25 years trying to quit. I watched my dad, a lifelong smoker, die of lung cancer aged 66. I feared my daughter would watch the same in years ahead. But I never stopped trying and went to a quit clinic aged 40. I've never looked back #NoSmokingDay
March 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM
I started smoking at 13 and spent 25 years trying to quit. I watched my dad, a lifelong smoker, die of lung cancer aged 66. I feared my daughter would watch the same in years ahead. But I never stopped trying and went to a quit clinic aged 40. I've never looked back #NoSmokingDay
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1/ Today we're spotlighting the Campaigns team.
We deliver campaigns on a range of policy issues affecting cancer outcomes. From research and prevention to diagnosis and treatment, we have a large community of e-campaigners and volunteer Campaigns Ambassadors who campaign with us 📣
We deliver campaigns on a range of policy issues affecting cancer outcomes. From research and prevention to diagnosis and treatment, we have a large community of e-campaigners and volunteer Campaigns Ambassadors who campaign with us 📣
March 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
1/ Today we're spotlighting the Campaigns team.
We deliver campaigns on a range of policy issues affecting cancer outcomes. From research and prevention to diagnosis and treatment, we have a large community of e-campaigners and volunteer Campaigns Ambassadors who campaign with us 📣
We deliver campaigns on a range of policy issues affecting cancer outcomes. From research and prevention to diagnosis and treatment, we have a large community of e-campaigners and volunteer Campaigns Ambassadors who campaign with us 📣
What a day! #AtlantaMarathon 🏃🏻♂️ running in support of the lifesaving work 🧬 @cancerresearchuk.org fund. Thrilled to finish 2nd M55 🥈 and 70th overall 🙌
👉 justgiving.com/page/gowertan2…
Thank you for the support #runningallovercancere#TeamCRUKUK
March 4, 2025 at 3:20 AM
What a day! #AtlantaMarathon 🏃🏻♂️ running in support of the lifesaving work 🧬 @cancerresearchuk.org fund. Thrilled to finish 2nd M55 🥈 and 70th overall 🙌
👉 justgiving.com/page/gowertan2…
Thank you for the support #runningallovercancere#TeamCRUKUK
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[1/5] Today, we’re spotlighting our science policy work. 🧬 Science is at the heart of everything we do and we work to influence government policy to build a world-leading science ecosystem—moving the most exciting discoveries from bench to bedside!
March 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
[1/5] Today, we’re spotlighting our science policy work. 🧬 Science is at the heart of everything we do and we work to influence government policy to build a world-leading science ecosystem—moving the most exciting discoveries from bench to bedside!
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[1/3] Welcome to @CRUKPolicy Bluesky! 👋 We’re here to share our work influencing across the UK and globally, for better cancer research, prevention, detection and care.
March 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM
[1/3] Welcome to @CRUKPolicy Bluesky! 👋 We’re here to share our work influencing across the UK and globally, for better cancer research, prevention, detection and care.
Early doors and a tad chilly! 7:15am start for my first marathon of the year…. #AtlantaMarathon running in support of @cancerresearchuk.org 🧬 Let’s do this 🙌
justgiving.com/page/gowertan2…#runningallovercancere#atlantamarathono#TeamCRUKUK
justgiving.com/page/gowertan2…#runningallovercancere#atlantamarathono#TeamCRUKUK
March 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Early doors and a tad chilly! 7:15am start for my first marathon of the year…. #AtlantaMarathon running in support of @cancerresearchuk.org 🧬 Let’s do this 🙌
justgiving.com/page/gowertan2…#runningallovercancere#atlantamarathono#TeamCRUKUK
justgiving.com/page/gowertan2…#runningallovercancere#atlantamarathono#TeamCRUKUK
First marathon of the year in support of @cancerresearchuk.org 🏃🏻♂️ #AtlantaMarathon 🇺🇸 inbound tomorrow! Looks like a chilly one with 7:15am start 🥶 Time for some more pasta 🍝 and shut eye. #runningallovercancer #TeamCRUK 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/gowerta...
March 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
First marathon of the year in support of @cancerresearchuk.org 🏃🏻♂️ #AtlantaMarathon 🇺🇸 inbound tomorrow! Looks like a chilly one with 7:15am start 🥶 Time for some more pasta 🍝 and shut eye. #runningallovercancer #TeamCRUK 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/gowerta...
Not too shabby for this old guy! The ‘mad scientist’ finished #LondonWinterRun 10k in 40:32 👨🏻🔬🧪🥼🧫🧬🔬 running in support of @cancerresearchuk.org. If you have a quid or two spare, I’d love your support 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/gowerta...
#MoreResearchLessCancer #TeamCRUK #runningallovercancer
#MoreResearchLessCancer #TeamCRUK #runningallovercancer
February 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Not too shabby for this old guy! The ‘mad scientist’ finished #LondonWinterRun 10k in 40:32 👨🏻🔬🧪🥼🧫🧬🔬 running in support of @cancerresearchuk.org. If you have a quid or two spare, I’d love your support 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/gowerta...
#MoreResearchLessCancer #TeamCRUK #runningallovercancer
#MoreResearchLessCancer #TeamCRUK #runningallovercancer
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Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors www.bbc.com/news/article...
Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors
Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.
www.bbc.com
February 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Today marks the start of our new campaign in Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the importance of cancer screening, with Northern Ireland's HSC.
Screening saves lives – so if you’re invited, don’t ignore it.
Find out more: cruk.ink/3CX6HiX
Screening saves lives – so if you’re invited, don’t ignore it.
Find out more: cruk.ink/3CX6HiX
February 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Today marks the start of our new campaign in Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the importance of cancer screening, with Northern Ireland's HSC.
Screening saves lives – so if you’re invited, don’t ignore it.
Find out more: cruk.ink/3CX6HiX
Screening saves lives – so if you’re invited, don’t ignore it.
Find out more: cruk.ink/3CX6HiX
Tobacco kills around 1,800 people each year in Northern Ireland; thats 1 person every 5 hours.
Today representatives in Northern Ireland have a huge opportunity to take a step towards a #SmokefreeUK and play their part in helping to end cancers caused by smoking. 🧵1/2
Today representatives in Northern Ireland have a huge opportunity to take a step towards a #SmokefreeUK and play their part in helping to end cancers caused by smoking. 🧵1/2
February 10, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Tobacco kills around 1,800 people each year in Northern Ireland; thats 1 person every 5 hours.
Today representatives in Northern Ireland have a huge opportunity to take a step towards a #SmokefreeUK and play their part in helping to end cancers caused by smoking. 🧵1/2
Today representatives in Northern Ireland have a huge opportunity to take a step towards a #SmokefreeUK and play their part in helping to end cancers caused by smoking. 🧵1/2