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Why haven’t we cured cancer?





A question we hear quite a lot from people is “why haven’t we cured cancer?” Billions has been raised, invested and spent on cancer research over many decades so it’s not unfair to ask the question. However, as research progressed we came to the realisation that cancer is a complex beast. It’s not one disease, it’s over 100 (that we know of so far) and this means that a one-shot cure is unlikely, if not impossible.

Cancer is also an evolving disease. Over time in every patient cancer cells undergo a myriad of molecular and genetic changes. These changes shift what the cancer cells look like and how they behave. It makes them more resilient, more aggressive and more deadly. So why is it so hard to cure cancer? And what are the challenges faced by researchers around the world? Watch this 5 minute video to find out. And to really help us find the answers to cancer, visit our donate page and see how you can be a part of Team Worldwide!

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In 2019 Worldwide Cancer Research turns 40, but we won't be celebrating. For as long as 1 in 2 people are still being diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, birthdays will go uncelebrated, cards unwritten and cakes uncut. And that doesn’t feel like something worth celebrating. Find out how you can help us in our Big Impact Appeal.



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