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Cancer Research UK
@CR_UK
Together we are beating cancer.
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How do you know when the sun is strong? ☀
Use the shadow rule! 🕶
When your shadow is shorter than you, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are at their strongest, so think about taking extra care to protect your skin.
#SunSafety #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth
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A huge thank you to our volunteers for joining The Big Help Out 🙌
It's been fantastic to see so many communities come together to #LendAHand and make a change.
A huge thank you once again. Together we are beating cancer 💙
![Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) on Twitter photo 2024-06-10 16:51:16 A huge thank you to our volunteers for joining @TheBigHelpOut24 🙌 It's been fantastic to see so many communities come together to #LendAHand and make a change. A huge thank you once again. Together we are beating cancer 💙 A huge thank you to our volunteers for joining @TheBigHelpOut24 🙌 It's been fantastic to see so many communities come together to #LendAHand and make a change. A huge thank you once again. Together we are beating cancer 💙](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPugpWqXUAI10y_.jpg)
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The UK could avoid 34,000 deaths from cancer within a decade of the #GeneralElection , if the next UK Government takes urgent action to improve cancer outcomes.
Help us make this election a #TurningPointForCancer – Join our campaign 👇
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There are four types of #medulloblastoma . A child’s best treatment option depends on which type they have. Until now, it’s taken surgery and weeks of tests to tell them apart.
Now, a team led by Professors Andrew Peet and Steve Clifford may have found a way to do this as soon as…
![Cancer Research UK (@CR_UK) on Twitter photo 2024-06-10 09:52:44 There are four types of #medulloblastoma. A child’s best treatment option depends on which type they have. Until now, it’s taken surgery and weeks of tests to tell them apart. Now, a team led by Professors Andrew Peet and @ProfSClifford may have found a way to do this as soon as… There are four types of #medulloblastoma. A child’s best treatment option depends on which type they have. Until now, it’s taken surgery and weeks of tests to tell them apart. Now, a team led by Professors Andrew Peet and @ProfSClifford may have found a way to do this as soon as…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPs_fQKXwAAwIxq.jpg)
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Mike joined our #Volunteer community in 2013 after losing his wife, Cazi, to breast cancer ❤
Like Mike, your support can help us make a difference for people affected by cancer.
Join The Big Help Out this weekend and support life-saving research 👇
#LendAHand
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This general election must be a #TurningPointForCancer . It’s devastating to see how many people - including our friends, colleagues, and loved ones - could be impacted by cancer if the current situation fails to improve.
Ending the cancer crisis is possible, but it will require…
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🆕 Our analysis has revealed that the UK could avoid 34,000 deaths from cancer within a decade of the #GeneralElection if the next government takes urgent action to improve cancer outcomes.
To help us make this election a #TurningPointForCancer , join our campaign to demand…
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This #VolunteersWeek , we had a chat with Penny – a campaigns ambassador who’s been volunteering with us for over 10 years. Catch the full episode of That Cancer Conversation wherever you get your podcasts or at cruk.ink/3yCTjOj 💙
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The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Younger Women (BCAN-RAY) project, launched in memory of Sarah Harding, is identifying young women who might be at increased risk of #BreastCancer .
Find out more 👇
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'Although these cases are a small proportion of the overall population and still relatively uncommon, the trend is important, and it requires further investigation.' - our Chief Clinician, Charles Swanton
Important discussion from the ASCO conference - read more 👇
#InTheNews
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Happy #VolunteersWeek to all the brilliant volunteers who are the heart of our charity! This week is all about letting volunteers know they’re appreciated – so please share this post to show them how many people care! 💙
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Race for life 2024 - Team Nuffy did it 💪🏻 well done girls and in that heat too ☀️ raised over £900 so far for Cancer Research UK and what a great cause it is too!
#raceforlife #raceforlife 2024 #cancerresearch #nuffieldhealth #teamnuffy
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Today, on #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay , we take a moment to celebrate and reflect for all those affected by cancer ❤️
If you need support, our Cancer Chat is a friendly community of people affected by cancer 👉 cruk.ink/3yGOeVh
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Five days to go until the The Big Help Out ⭐
From events to retail, our #Volunteers are at the heart of what we do and we couldn't carry out life-saving cancer research without them.
Find out how you can #LendAHand and join us 👇
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Today, on #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay , we take a moment to celebrate and reflect for all those affected by cancer ❤️
If you need support, our Cancer Chat is a friendly community of people affected by cancer 👉 cruk.ink/3yGOeVh
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New podcast episode 🎧
For #TeenageAndYoungAdultCancer Awareness Month in April, Shaumya, joined us on our podcast That Cancer Conversation, and talked about her diagnosis at 18 years.
Listen to the full episode here 👉 cruk.ink/3WPaZjK