Current research into preventing cancer
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120 years of life-saving discoveries
Our scientists have been at the forefront of cancer research since 1902.
Thanks to you, we’ve come so far. And we will go much further.
Together, we will beat cancer.
Saving lives through our research
Our scientists are working to uncover the causes of cancer and discover new ways to reduce people's risk of the disease. Below are some examples of what our researchers are doing right now.