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Stand Up To Cancer takes developments in the lab and turns them into new tests and treatments for people who need them. Since it began in 2012, Stand Up To Cancer has funded nearly a million hours' worth of pioneering research. Almost 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. 100% of the money you donate will fund life-saving research.

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The research you fund

From transforming radiotherapy to developing new ways to stop cancer cells from spreading around the body, we have supported 73 clinical trials and research projects that will help us bring new treatments and technology to people with cancer.

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Steve joined the Stand Up To Cancer funded Pathos trial

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I wasn't aware SU2C was funding my treatment until recently. When I was actually struggling to stand up, this campaign was silently holding me up and is the reason I’m still standing today.

- Steve

Every pound speeds up life-saving research

£113M+

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73

Groundbreaking trials & projects funded

13,000+

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We stand up to cancer for...

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Liam

At 13 years old, Liam was diagnosed with bone cancer and he shared his cancer journey with thousands on his YouTube channel. He passed away in 2022, aged 15.

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Anita

Anita was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 when she was 24. Anita is still on preventative treatment but she and her husband Scott are now proud parents of Charlotte and Rupert.

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