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About Cancer Research UK

Where will my money go?

100% of the profits from shoptobeatcancer.org.uk go directly to Cancer Research UK.
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Can you claim Gift Aid on my order?

Unfortunately, we will not be able to claim Gift Aid on any purchase you make from us.  However, if you are a UK taxpayer, we can, with your permission, claim Gift Aid on any donation you make to us, or have made to us in the past six years.

Please remember to tick the Gift Aid box when you make a donation to us, or, if you would like to alter your Gift Aid status, please get in touch with us on 020 7121 6699.
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About us

By shopping with Cancer Research UK you will help support or work into the treatment and prevention of cancer.

Cancer Research UK supports the work of over 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses throughout the UK and over 90% of the population live within 30 miles of a Cancer Research UK funded site.

We carry out world-class research to improve our understanding of cancer and find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease. We ensure that our findings are used to improve the lives of all cancer patients.
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Our achievements

Here are just a few achievements we have made in the last 50 years:

  • 1950s We funded work which led to the development of three important chemotherapy drugs: chlorambucil, melphalan and busulphan. These drugs are still used today to treat ovarian cancer, some leukaemias, myeloma and lymphoma.
  • 1960s  We first tested mammography as a way of diagnosing early breast cancer. The national breast screening programme has screened more than 14 million women and detected over 80,000 cancers, saving thousands of lives.
  • 1970s  Our scientists are among the first to show that the drug cisplatin has strong activity against cancer. Almost all men with testicular cancer now survive thanks to treatment with cisplatin in combination with other drugs.
  • 1980s Our scientists helped to develop a new drug called carboplatin, now widely used in the treatment of lung and ovarian cancer.
  • 1990s Cancer Research UK scientists showed that giving tamoxifen to all breast cancer patients who need it, no matter what their age, could save an extra 20,000 lives each year worldwide.
  • 2000s Our ‘Smokefree’ campaign helped to secure comprehensive smokefree legislation in England, which has already led to the biggest ever drop in the number of smokers.
With your help we can do even more. Support Cancer Research UK and celebrate special occasions in style – Shop to help beat cancer.

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Other ways you can support us

There are many other ways you can support our research into cancer, from making a regular donation to taking part in one of our fundraising events .

Visit our Support Us website to find out more - with your help we will beat cancer.

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Where can I find information about cancer?

If you have a question about cancer, or want to find information or support, visit our CancerHelp website.  Alternatively, call our team of specialist nurses on 020 7061 8355, or freephone 0808 800 4040. Lines are open Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
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How can I fundraise for Cancer Research UK?

You can fundraise for Cancer Research UK in all kinds of ways - find the way that suits you at www.supportus.cancerresearchuk.org.

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