DPD stands for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase. It is an enzyme the liver makes that helps the body break down thymine and uracil. Thymine and uracil make up part of the structure of our genes. Uracil ...

Explore sponsorship opportunities at Cancer Research UK's inaugural Pancreatic Cancer Conference, taking place 7-9 July 2026.

The chemotherapy drugs work by disrupting the growth of cancer cells. It kills cells that are in the process of dividing into 2 new cells. The chemotherapy drugs circulate all around the body in the ...

Discover how people affected by cancer helped shape Cancer Research UK's new involvement strategy and explore the key moments from our collaborative launch event.

The main treatments for breast cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Your treatment depends on a number of factors such as how big the cancer is and whether it has ...

The stage tells you how big your cancer is and whether it has spread. The grade means how abnormal the cells look under a microscope. The stage of a cancer tells you how big it is and how far it has ...

Your treatment for bowel cancer depends on whether your cancer started in the large bowel or back passage. Treatments can include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy or a combination of these. Bowel ...

Not all cancers are the same. Some cancers grow quickly but many grow very slowly. When you are diagnosed with some types of cancer, you might not need treatment straight away. Doctors monitor you ...

December Download the cancer awareness calendar *Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day encompasses brain tumours, liver cancer, lung cancer, oesophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer and stomach cancer. * ...

This policy sets out our position on open access publications and how researchers and host institutions that receive our funding are encouraged to provide open and unrestricted access to published ...

Our people are the reason why we’re beating cancer. We couldn't do it without them. The following benefits are provided at the Charity's discretion and do not form part of your contractual terms and ...

Corporate volunteering is a fun way to bring employees together, create great memories and support life-saving research. Nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime 1, but all of us can ...