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Worldwide Cancer Research funds the most innovative discovery research ideas to start new cures for any type of cancer, anywhere in the world. We are currently funding more than 100 research projects, worth a collective £20 million, with the potential to change the course of cancer research by exploring ways to prevent the disease, and discover more effective and kinder treatments for patients. Ye

ars of collaborative and pioneering research has led to incredible breakthroughs and, since Worldwide Cancer Research was founded in 1979, cancer survival rates in the UK have doubled. But it is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and there is much more for us to do. Curestarters share our belief that no life should be cut short by cancer and they combine their empathy with action - helping us bring forward the cancer research breakthroughs of tomorrow. Will you join us and become a Curestarter today?

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21/08/2026

What happens when you take a chance to start something new?
Taking that first step isn't always easy. But it's absolutely vital to move forward.

At Worldwide Cancer Research, we believe in giving innovative ideas a chance. Thanks to our incredible supporters, we are able to fund scientists to explore new possibilities in cancer research, and ask questions no one has answered before. 💡

We took to the streets to ask people about a time they took a chance and started something new, and we heard some incredible stories. 💛

Come back for the next episode to hear more.

There are hundreds of cancer charities in the UK, so what makes us different?We are the only UK charity funding discover...
20/08/2026

There are hundreds of cancer charities in the UK, so what makes us different?

We are the only UK charity funding discovery research, anywhere in the world. Discovery research is what we call the earliest stage of the research journey: scientists studying cancer cells in detail to discover something entirely new about how they work. It's the foundation every future test and treatment is built on.

Most charities will focus on what comes later, translational research (turning lab discoveries into a new drug or tool) and clinical research (testing that in patients).

Both are important.

However, they're seen as "safer" investments, which means funding has shifted away from the earliest, riskiest stage: discovery.

That shift has consequences. With global funding for discovery research dropping by around 25% since 2006. Without discovery stage, there is no room for new ideas, new cures, new developments.

That's why we exist: to keep backing the earliest ideas, so there's something for translational and clinical research to build on.

And, every Curestarter makes that possible. 💛

19/08/2026

How does a small team in Edinburgh fund millions of pounds into cancer research around the world?🔬🌍

It takes a whole community.

From our team in Edinburgh to our Curestarters and researchers around the world, we are united by a shared goal. Supporting scientists to explore bold ideas, ask new questions and investigate possibilities that could change how we understand, prevent and treat cancer. 

We have already funded over £200 million of cancer research worldwide, made possible by our incredible Curestarters.💛

It’s officially 30 days to go until the Great North Run! 💛 We know many of you are entering a busy part of your training...
14/08/2026

It’s officially 30 days to go until the Great North Run! 💛

We know many of you are entering a busy part of your training, fundraising and planning for race day. A huge thank you to every runner who is taking on this challenge and making a difference by raising funds for lifesaving cancer research.

We can’t wait to cheer you on in September! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

For anyone diagnosed with cancer, one question comes fast: what happens next? And this is no different for triple negati...
12/08/2026

For anyone diagnosed with cancer, one question comes fast:
what happens next? And this is no different for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

TNBC is usually found during breast screening, and confirmed through a biopsy that checks for three receptors, oestrogen, progesterone, and HER2. If all three come back negative, it's termed 'triple negative', and that's how TNBC gets its name.

Treatment typically combines surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. But because TNBC lacks the receptors that other treatments target, options are more limited than for other types of breast cancer, and it's more likely to return within the first four years after treatment.

This is why early research matters. Right now, scientists are working to change the outlook for TNBC.

In Spain, researchers are investigating why obesity makes it easier for TNBC to grow and spread, aiming to stop it coming back after treatment. And in the UK, researchers are developing a "Trojan horse" approach, engineering proteins that seek out and stick to TNBC cells, delivering treatment directly while leaving healthy cells untouched.

Every discovery like this brings us closer to a day where no life is lost to cancer. 💛

A huge shoutout to Abbie in Ireland, who took on an incredible skydive to raise funds for life-saving cancer research. 💛...
10/08/2026

A huge shoutout to Abbie in Ireland, who took on an incredible skydive to raise funds for life-saving cancer research. 💛

Raising an amazing £1,500, Abbie shared:
“This cause means a great deal to me, as members of my family have recently been diagnosed with cancer… This is real progress that gives hope to people everywhere.”

Thank you so much, Abbie, you’re helping start new cancer cures. 💛

We have the pleasure of meeting Curestarters at marathons, fundraising challenges, community events and everywhere in be...
04/08/2026

We have the pleasure of meeting Curestarters at marathons, fundraising challenges, community events and everywhere in between.

The one thing we notice every time? The smiles. 😊

Curestarters are people who signed up and showed up, not for themselves, but for everyone.

People who give their time, their energy and their heart to fund the early stage cancer research, that one day could change everything.

Every pound they raise brings us one step closer to a world where no life is cut short by cancer. To those who have joined our community, brightened our days, and the future of cancer research, we want to say a huge thank you.

Tag someone whose smile brightens up your day. 😊💛

Not all breast cancer is the same. When breast cancer is diagnosed, doctors test the cancer cells to understand exactly ...
03/08/2026

Not all breast cancer is the same. When breast cancer is diagnosed, doctors test the cancer cells to understand exactly what type it is, including whether it has receptors for hormones like oestrogen and progesterone, or a protein called HER2.

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) has none of these receptors, which makes it harder to treat with standard hormone or targeted therapies. Research tells us, this is more aggressive than other types, affecting around 1 in 5 people with breast cancer, and is more common in people under 40, as well as Black and Hispanic communities.

Like other types of breast cancer, anyone can develop TNBC, and we know inherited genetics play a particular role too. TNBC can run in families, and people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations are more likely to develop it.

In fact, around 70% of breast cancers diagnosed in people with a BRCA mutation are triple negative.

That's why research into TNBC matters. More on how it's diagnosed and treated in our next post. 💛

Chemotherapy is a powerful and effective cancer treatment, but it can come with tough side effects like hair loss, somet...
27/07/2026

Chemotherapy is a powerful and effective cancer treatment, but it can come with tough side effects like hair loss, something many cancer patients struggle with. But what actually causes it, and how is research bringing us closer to a day when patients won’t have to face this side effect alongside treatment?

Chemotherapy targets your fast-growing cancer cells, like cancer. However, it can also target healthy fast growing cancer cells, like your hair, and your stomach lining and your white blood cells. That's why chemotherapy can result in side effects like hair loss, nausea and infections.

We know chemotherapy is effective, but more research is needed to make it kinder and more precise. Thanks to our incredible Curestarters, we're delighted to see progress in this area, including a team we funded 10 years ago. This breakthrough marks an important step towards making chemotherapy safer and more targeted, and one less thing for patients to worry about. 💛

25/07/2026

The moments after the marathon. 💛

For our Curestarters, the London Marathon doesn’t stop at the finish line.

Every year, we host a post-race reception, a space for our runners to come together with friends and family, to hug, celebrate, and refuel.

Watching them walk through the doors to a room full of cheers gets us every time. It’s one of those moments we look forward to all year.

If you were lucky enough to get a London Marathon ballot place, but want to join a community with support, motivation, and a post-race reception like this one, you can still run for Worldwide Cancer Research. Search 'I already have an event place' on our website, link in bio! 💛🏃‍♀️🌍

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