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About

Brought to you by Cancer Research UK and Channel 4, Stand Up To Cancer is a fundraising campaign that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving cancer research.


The research you fund

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Stand Up To Cancer speeds up life-saving cancer research by taking developments in the lab and accelerating them into new tests and treatments for cancer patients who need them.

We’ve set ourselves an ambitious target to ensure 3 in 4 people in the UK survive their cancer by 2034.

Where does your money go?

64 research projects funded

From transforming radiotherapy into a precise, anti-cancer weapon, to developing new ways to stop cancer cells from spreading around the body, we are supporting 64 clinical trials and research projects that will help us bring new treatments and technology to people with cancer – ultimately saving more lives.

How your money helps

Emily's story

Emily putting a wedding ring on Aisha's finger with family and friends smiling behind.

Emily Hayward was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 2017 after discovering a mole on her calf. In 2013, a scan revealed the cancer had returned and had spread to her lymph nodes, and later to her lungs, liver and brain. Emily shared her journey through her own YouTube channel, showing her regular trips to the gym and her daily life with her partner, Aisha. Emily passed away on 26 June 2018, age 24.

Every pound raised helps speed up life-saving cancer research, bringing treatments to people like Emily, faster.

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The research you fund will help us see 3 in 4 people in the UK survive their cancer by 2034

1 in 4

Survived in the 90s

2 in 4

Survive their cancer today

3 in 4

Will survive by 2034

Support our work

Nurses helpline

If you or someone close to you have been affected by cancer and you’ve got questions, it is easy to call our nurses on freephone: 0808 800 4040

If you can’t call you can email us using the form here and one of our nurses will get back to you as soon as they can – this may take 3 to 5 working days.