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Landmark international study shows that the UK experienced among the highest proportion of missed cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been slower than other countries to recover www.ft.com/content/6092...
Two of our researchers will help tackle one of cancer’s toughest challenges.
They are part of team ATLAS, who have been selected to receive a @cancergrand.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org award of $25m ➡️ buff.ly/dcJb8Kb
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🚨 ABSTRACT DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨
If you're interested in sharing your research during this summer's Cancer Prevention Research Conference, there is still time! 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵.
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Today we’ve published a new report, ‘Turning evidence into impact’, to reflect on some of the achievements from the past decade we’re most proud of, including the recent passing into law of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. Read the report in full: cruk.ink/3R5Wtn9.
A historic moment! Today the Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law and it’s a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK.
This world-leading legislation has now made it illegal in the UK to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.
"Anything we can do to save lives is important".
We’ve been speaking to the public about the new Tobacco & Vapes Act, and many share a sense of optimism. The legislation means that around 13m children alive today in the UK will never legally be sold cigarettes in this country.
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25 years ago, our scientists helped prove the link between HPV and cervical cancer, laying the groundwork for the HPV vaccine.
Today, we’re supporting global efforts to prevent cervical cancer through HPV vaccination in countries where the burden is highest.
Learn more: cruk.ink/3Pf5Srm
Our latest 'Cancer in the UK' report outlines the factors behind the rise in cancer cases and highlights the key areas we need to focus on to prevent, detect and treat cancer more effectively. Full analysis on our website: bit.ly/3OFEO4D
Our Senior External Affairs Manager (Devolved Nations) Debbie King has analysed the potential impact of the recent elections on cancer outcomes in both Scotland and Wales 👇
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Want to hear updates from #ASCO26? Check out our article with rolling updates from our experts from 29th May to 2nd June ✍
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More than one in five cases were missed during lockdowns according to new research
