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Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK is the world's largest independent organisation dedicated to cancer research and the largest single funder of cancer research in the UK.

Here are some key facts about Cancer Research UK...

  • The charity funds more than 4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses based throughout the UK.

  • Cancer Research UK aims to cure cancer faster through world-class research.

  • In 2008/2009, Cancer Research UK's total science spend was around £333 million plus a further £11 million on information and advocacy.. As a charity, they rely almost entirely on public donations to fund their life-saving research.

  • Their research into the biology of cancer is world-renowned, and they are dedicated to translating these advances into benefits for patients.

  • Cancer Research UK fund research to provide the best possible care for cancer patients, reducing their side-effects and improving their quality of life.

  • Cancer Research UK is the major funder of breast cancer research in the UK, last year they spent almost £44 million on groundbreaking work into this area.

  • Cancer Research UK has just under 600 high street shops spread across the UK.

  • Nearly 50,000 volunteers give their time to support Cancer Research UK.

  • More than one million people regularly donate to Cancer Research UK.


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