The National Cancer Plan for England pledged to diagnose more cancers earlier, when treatment is more likely to be successful. Delivering this depends on driving forward innovation and guaranteeing progress in implementing proven approaches that work today. We explore further here: bit.ly/4xB6FEB

Balancing tried-and-tested against future innovation – a strategy for boosting earlier cancer diagnosis - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News

Earlier diagnosis is central to the National Cancer Plan's ambition to improve cancer survival. But delivering that ambition will require a careful balance between promising innovation and tried-and-t...

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1/ The National Cancer Plan has set ambitious goals for cancer care in England. Government and the NHS now face the dual challenge of meeting cancer waiting time targets by 2029 while improving long-term survival.

1/ Today marks six months since the publication of the National Cancer Plan for England. The Plan sets out an ambitious vision for improving cancer care and outcomes, but its success will depend on what happens next.

A historic moment! Today the Tobacco and Vapes Act has become law and it’s a huge step towards a #SmokefreeUK. This world-leading legislation has now made it illegal in the UK to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.

We did it! The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law, helping to create the first ever smokefree generation in the UK. This is a huge moment for our #SmokefreeUK campaign and a major milestone in our mission to beat cancer. #SmokefreeGeneration Learn more: cruk.org/smokefreegen

📢 Join us for the UK E‑cigarette Research Forum on Monday 18 May (13:00–15:30). An online session bringing together the latest research on tobacco and e‑cigarettes. 🔗 Register here: Sign up for upcoming UKECRF meeting | Cancer Research UK

We're pleased to see the Tobacco and Vapes Bill pass Third Reading in the House of Lords today. This brings us a step closer to creating a smokefree generation and a #SmokefreeUK.🚭

25 years ago, our scientists helped prove the link between HPV and cervical cancer, laying the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, we’re supporting global efforts to prevent cervical cancer through HPV vaccination in countries where the burden is highest. Learn more: cruk.ink/3Pf5Srm

We are delighted that the Rare Cancers Bill has today passed Third Reading in the House of Lords. The Bill is a crucial step forward for those living with rare and less common cancers and we look forward to seeing how it is implemented. Thank you to @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social and all involved.

Great news from Wales — the Senedd has voted to continue Minimum Unit Pricing and raise it to 65p, aligning with Scotland and strengthening action on alcohol harm. A really positive step that will help prevent alcohol‑related cancers and save lives. www.gov.wales/senedd-passe...

Senedd passes new regulations to tackle alcohol misuse in Wales | GOV.WALES

A landmark policy to help reduce deaths and harm from excess alcohol use will be extended in Wales, following a vote in the Senedd.

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Liv Cheek@oliviacheek.bsky.social · last yr.

MUP: 🥃Targets stronger cheaper alcohol which is mainly consumed by those who drink the most 🩺Scotland's evaluation showed it had a positive impact on health outcomes 🍻May help level the playing field between on & off-trade as most drinks in on-trade venues are sold above the price per unit threshold

After years of campaigning, we’re pleased the government has today launched its National Cancer Plan for England. We need the government to follow through on these promises to make sure that it can meet its ambition to save more lives from cancer. Learn more about the Plan : cruk.ink/4awC9Cw

In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Today is World Cancer Day – a global day to raise awareness of cancer, and take action against it 🌍 Share this post to help us raise awareness. #WorldCancerDay #WCD2026

20,000 people in Northern Ireland won’t start treatment on time over the next 5 years unless emergency action is taken. The Northern Ireland Executive must develop a plan that prioritises patients at the highest risk. bit.ly/3NDvfCr Find out more in our latest report below👇 @northernireland.gov.uk

NI health: Oesophageal cancer patient attributes recovery to no treatment delay

Cancer Research UK warns that emergency measures to tackle NI's cancer diagnosis backlog must be introduced.

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CRUK has long called for restrictions on advertising unhealthy food to childen, so we welcome today's start of the TV & online junk food ad restrictions 📺 If properly enforced, these measures are an important step towards creating environments that support healthier choices 👉 bit.ly/3Yp5g3T

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kid’s health

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity

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Great to see the PR confirming the junk food ad ban is in place 📺💻📱✨ From today, adverts for less healthy food & drinks are banned on TV before 9pm & online at all times. It’s been watered down more than we hoped, but still a good step toward a healthier environment. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Landmark junk food ad ban to protect kid’s health

Children will be protected from exposure to junk food ads under new regulations, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity

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@cancerresearchuk.org From campaigning the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, helping shape England’s National Cancer Plan and launching cancer manifestos ahead of the Scottish & Welsh elections, 2025 has been an important year for cancer research policy. eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Ask your MP today to attend our Parliamentary event 9 Dec to hear from Michael and others on how they can #BackTheBreakthroughs. 👉Find out how: bit.ly/CmpgnsAFP_MP...

We welcome the UK Government’s announcement that the Soft Drinks Industry Levy threshold will be lowered to 4.5g, and will now include sugary-milk based drinks🥤 We’ve long called for these steps to help cut sugar intake, support healthier choices & reduce cancer risk.

Behind every breakthrough are real people: scientists, nurses, and patients taking part in trials. But they can’t do it alone. Cancer research faces big challenges. To overcome them, we need decision-makers to step up. 👉 Find out how you can help: bit.ly/43OMMgi #BackTheBreakthroughs 🔬

Clinical research is driving progress in cancer care - now it’s time to back the breakthroughs - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News

Clinical research in the UK is facing significant challenges. Our back the breakthroughs campaign will show MPs how to make things better.

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Today the government published the Men's Health Strategy. This is an important step towards tackling key issues for men’s health in England. Men can face barriers when accessing health services and have higher rates of disease caused by preventable risk factors.

25 years ago, our scientists helped lay the groundwork for the HPV vaccine. Today, the world unites for the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day. Together, we can achieve a world where almost nobody develops cervical cancer.

World Health Organization Western Pacific Region@whowpro.bsky.social · 10mo ago

It's World #CervicalCancer Elimination Day. Cervical cancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if: 9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated 7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened 9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment

We welcome Scottish Government tabling the regulations to introduce HFSS price and location promotions restrictions. These vital measures will come into force across Scotland on 1 Oct 2026, aligning with similar regulations in England and Wales 👏👏

1/ Councillor Cancer Champion, Cllr Tony Murphy, has supported lung cancer screening in Liverpool for over a decade. When the programme was rolled out in Wirral, he promoted it to residents in his ward and engaged with local GP Networks to help raise awareness.

Thank you for coming to the Hinckley Cancer Research UK shop @drlukeevans.org.uk

We know there is variation in access to cancer treatment. The UK Government's upcoming National Cancer Plan for England must address unwarranted variation head-on. We convened clinical, academic and policy experts to discuss what this means 👇

We're pleased to see the new NHS Medium Term Planning Framework has committed to achieving all Cancer Waiting Time targets by March 2029. This vital commitment is a key step towards ensuring people affected by cancer have timely diagnosis and treatment 1/ www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/u...

📝Pleased to see @ashorguk.bsky.social @aha-uk.bsky.social & @oha-updates.bsky.social have published their latest report. Funded by CRUK, they spotlight the tactics used by the tobacco, alcohol and food industry to undermine public health policies in the past year. 👇Read it here: bit.ly/4o86ags

Killer Tactics 2: Business as Usual - ASH

This report from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), the Obesity Health Alliance (OHA) and the Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA), a follow-up to 2024’s Killer Tactics report, tells the story of how health...

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Great to hear @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social confirm the National Cancer Plan will arrive early in the new year. The plan can make this decade a #TurningPointForCancer ↩️ by backing the 5 key calls in our open letter📝 supported by 35,000 of our campaigners ✉️ cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved...

We later headed across London to the Department of Health and Social Care to hand in our letter addressed to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social, signed by 35,000 supporters and people impacted by cancer. Now the UK Government must respond and deliver a #TurningPointForCancer.

Today, our volunteer campaigns ambassadors, staff, Dame Deborah James’s father Alistair and our CEO Michelle Mitchell gathered at the London Stadium to highlight the urgent need for government action on cancer #TurningPointForCancer