That Cancer Conversation Cancer Research UK

In the UK 4 in 10 cancer cases are preventable. 
But what can the government do to stop those 4 out of every 10 cancers before they even start?
Welcome to the fourth episode of our mini-series, That Cancer Conversation Longer, better lives. 
In this episode, Sophie sits with Alizee Froguel who works on prevention policy here at Cancer Research UK. They discuss what’s causing most of these preventable cancers, the announcement of the general election and what's next for achieving a smokefree UK. 
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Welcome back to another episode of That Cancer Conversation! 
We’re kicking off Volunteers’ Week 2024 with the second of our special episodes celebrating our inspiring volunteers. 
Last time, we chatted to Penny, one of our campaigns ambassadors. This week, we’re moving into the world of events with Rhian. 
Rhian has been volunteering at Race for Life and Pretty Muddy events across London since 2021. She was inspired to get involved after her own diagnosis of ovarian cancer. 
If you're looking for a way to get stuck in and make a difference, head to our volunteering pages to find out how you can get involved. Every minute counts and every hour you give takes us one step closer to beating cancer. 
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And if there are any cancer conversations you want us to have in future, let us know at sciencesurgery@cancer.org.uk 

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Welcome back to another episode of That Cancer Conversation! 
Here at Cancer Research UK, we’re grateful to benefit from the support of more than 25,000 incredible volunteers, who donate their time to help us beat cancer.  
So, in the lead up to Volunteers’ Week on the 3rd of June, we want to say a huge thank you to our brilliant community of volunteers, whose support makes our life-saving research possible.
 
To celebrate their stories, we’re diving into the world of volunteering across 2 special episodes. 
First up, we’re chatting to Penny, who's been volunteering with us for over 10 years, both as a campaign’s ambassador and as a member of the Children & Young People Insights Panel. After losing family members to cancer, Penny started volunteering in 2010 when she was 21, and hasn’t looked back since. 
If you're feeling inspired by Penny's story, head to our website to find out how you can get involved volunteering for Cancer Research UK.

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You can’t beat cancer without scientists. 
Without research the progress we've made in beating cancer wouldn’t be where it is today. But that progress is at risk of stalling.
To keep up and to plug the funding gap, we would need to find an additional £1 billion pounds over the next decade.  
In this episode, Sophie sits down with Owen Jackson, head of policy at Cancer Research UK to understand what challenges scientists in the UK are currently facing and what the UK Government needs to do to help.  
To join us in telling party leaders to back our calls for longer, better lives, you can sign our open letter.   
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Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation!
While bowel cancer is relatively rare for people in their 30s and 40s to get bowel cancer, cases are rising.  
At 39 years old Dr Anisha Patel (@doctorsgetcancertoo), a practicing GP, was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer. Now, 6 years on, Anisha is dedicated to raising awareness of cancer, especially in adults under 50.
In this episode we talk to Anisha discussing her diagnosis, her book and helping the Cancer Grand Challenges team, PROSPECT, work out the cause for the increase in numbers.
Anisha's book:
Everything You Hoped You’d Never Need to Know about Bowel Cancer
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Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation!  
April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, where charities and the young people we support come together to raise awareness of the unique challenges of having cancer during some of the most intense years of your life.   
In this episode Sophie speaks to Shaumya, who was 18 years old and getting ready to go to medical school when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma, right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.  
Since joining the The Royal Marsden Youth Forum, Shaumya has been an advocate for age-appropriate care for teenagers and young adults.  
She co-hosts her own cancer podcast, Afterthoughts: The Teenage Years, highlighting teenage voices, and is also part of the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Patient Insight Panel, where she helps make sure people affected by cancer are always at the heart of our work. Recently, she’s helped choose our new logo and spoken to researchers from across the UK at our first Children’s and Young People’s Cancer Research Conference.  
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