Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

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Delighted by the re-launch of our Tesco health charity partnership. Bringing together the expertise of Tesco, Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK to tackle the nation’s biggest health challenges.   The partnership has achieved fantastic things since it first launched in 2018 and will continue to do so by empowering communities to lead healthier lives with more information and support about cancer, heart and circulatory disease and type-2 diabetes.   Our partners play a key role in beating cancer and I'm delighted this health charity partnership will continue thanks to Tesco's ongoing support.

This morning on BBC Breakfast, the important work of Black in Cancer was highlighted, featuring insights from Sigourney Bonner, Magda Ali and Randy Greaves at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute. Our Director of Evidence and Implementation Naser Turabi then joined presenters Ben and Sally on the breakfast sofa to shed light on the complexities of cancer inequalities and the dedicated efforts we are making to address them. Together, we are working to tackle health inequalities and improve outcomes for those from minority backgrounds, as well as emphasise the need for better representation in research 💪 #BlackinCancer #CancerResearch #DiversityInResearch

I’m pleased to share my 6 monthly update on Cancer Research UK (CRUK)'s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy and plan.   Like many of us, I am upset and angry about the unacceptable racist violence and riots that we’ve witnessed in recent weeks and welcome the opportunity to share what EDI means to our organisation. Beating cancer means beating it for everyone. Please take the time to read about our progress, challenges and how we’re building new ambitions for the future. Your feedback is welcome.

Relay For Life’s 10th Anniversary! 🪂 The Royal Naval Parachute Team landed at Tor Bridge High School in Plymouth, marking a memorable day dedicated to honouring those affected by cancer and raising vital funds for life-saving research. The day was filled with community spirit, featuring performances by Joanna Cooke, Donna Walker, and Tom Baker. Attendees also enjoyed an inflatable theme park and 5-a-side football matches. A special thank you to the Royal Navy and Devonport Naval Base Commander, Brigadier Mike Tanner OBE RM, for opening the event and inspiring us while sharing his cancer experience. Together, we’ve raised over £400,000 in the past decade 🙌 #RelayForLife #CommunityFundraising

How can colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) be used for bowel cancer investigation? 🧪 Researchers across the UK have initiated, in some cases completed, pilots to trial CCE as an initial investigation to free up endoscopy capacity and improve patient experience for people at risk of bowel cancer. The pill-sized camera works by travelling down the gastrointestinal tract and capturing images of the bowel, which are transmitted to a receiver and then analysed by a clinician. So far, only one CCE device is licensed for use in the UK, but uptake is gradually increasing due to its many advantages. Further research in this area should address current challenges so that more people can benefit from this type of test. Find out more in the comments 👇 #BowelCancer #Science #CancerResearch

Cancer vaccines: where are we now? 💉 Cancer vaccines are a kind of immunotherapy – which stimulates the immune system to attack cancer cells and shrink tumours. They’ve historically been difficult to pin down – every tumour is individual and it’s hard to get the immune system to target cancer cells without targeting healthy cells too. But we’re making progress all the time. Infinitopes (pictured) are just one team that’s harnessing the latest technology to produce the next generation of cancer vaccines. They’re using artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify individual protein signatures on tumour cells to help tell them apart from healthy cells. And it doesn’t stop there – research and clinical trials for cancer vaccines have soared over the last few years. We’ve already seen NHS England treat its first patient with a personalised cancer vaccine against their bowel cancer! With the strides being made, we could see an influx of cancer vaccines being offered as treatment options in the years to come. Check out our cancer vaccines immersive article here: https://cruk.ink/46I0tha

Why should you consider joining us to begin your retail career? 👇 Store manager, Stojan, explains how working for our charity has improved his wellbeing and why he enjoys day-to-day life in our shops. Our staff are one of the key reasons we're beating cancer and we support them every step of the way 💙 #LifeAtCRUK #PersonalDevelopment #Retail #JobVacancies

NHS England (NHSE) is changing the way that researchers access health data in England by moving to a network of Secure Data Environments (SDEs). Our Policy Advisor, Benjamin Jones, breaks down what SDEs are, what’s needed for the NHS Research SDE Network to be a success, and explains how health data can create better health and ultimately can save lives 👇 #SDEs #NHSEngland #HealthData #HealthNews

At a recent Cancer Research UK (CRUK) event, I was asked about the proudest achievement of my 20+ years leadership career with the charity. It was a good question, as there have been many highlights, but it wasn't hard to answer. Without doubt, the thing that's brought me the most satisfaction is the genesis and development of our Star Awards, which celebrate the courage and sparkle of children and young people who confront cancer. From the start, back in 2005, a red line for me was that there could be no losers, only winners. So every child who's nominated receives the accolade in the form of a special trophy, a certificate signed by celebrities, and a voucher from our long-standing corporate partner TK MAXX. Over two decades, more than 7,000 'stars' have shone brightly. It means the world to them, but also to the mums, dads, grandparents and siblings who've watched them endure often gruelling treatment programmes, spending periods away from loved ones in hospital. Having an organisation of CRUK's standing 'see' them really matters. Along the way, these incredible kids and teens have helped us raise vital awareness of children's cancers via national and regional media. This includes highlighting the need for kinder treatments with fewer lasting side effects. There are many dedicated folk at CRUK who help make the magic happen all year round, as the nomination period never closes. If you know an under-18 who's been treated for cancer in the last five years, please consider nominating them at www.CRUK.org/starawards