Cancer Research UK Established in 2004 Largest research charity in Europe Funded entirely by the general public Funds more than half of all cancer research in the UK

Cancer Research UK Objectives To carry out world class research into the biology and causes of cancer To develop effective treatments and improve the quality of life for cancer patients To reduce the numbers of people getting cancer To provide authoritative information on cancer: As a leading international research organisation Cancer Research UK will provide authoritative cancer information to the public and promote the best treatments and prevention strategies to governments, commercial organisations, those responsible for cancer care, and the media.

The Statistical Information Team compile and disseminate statistical and epidemiological information on cancer that is up-to- date, accurate and meaningful to a variety of audiences compile UK cancer incidence and mortality data from data published by the constituent countries update information on of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK annually

Who uses the information we produce? Statistical Information Team Health professionals Press Fundraising and marketing Cancer patients Scientists Policy makers Students

CancerStats reports comprehensive statistical and epidemiological information 30+ titles latest statistics and trends in incidence, mortality and survival; a summary of known risk factors and genetic predisposition review of screening programmes and early detection. We have around 500 regular subscribers who receive 10 updated reports annually.

Figure One: Number of new cases and incidence rates for testicular cancer, by age in the UK, 1998 ©Cancer Research UK

Figure Six: Age specific incidence rates, female breast cancer, Great Britain, ©Cancer Research UK

Factsheets a brief statistical overview for the major cancers six factsheets updated annually downloaded for free from the website – downloaded approx 3,300 times per month

Website a lay summary of the latest incidence, mortality and survival data, receives around 12,000 visits per month

Website detailed up-to-date incidence and mortality data available by country of the UK, sex, age and trends for over 25 types of cancer that can be downloaded into excel. Receives nearly 4,000 visits per month

Website – CancerHelp UK Cancer Research UK’s website for people with a diagnosis of cancer, their friends and family Presented in plain English is is designed for use by anyone Around 290,000 visits per month ‘Welcome to CancerHelp UK's section on cancer of the pancreas. About 7,100 people are diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas each year in the UK. This is about 3% of all cases of cancer and makes it the 10th commonest cancer in the UK. Cancer of the pancreas most often affects people in middle and old age. Roughly two thirds of cases (63%) are diagnosed are in those over 70 years. The incidence in men and women is about the same.’ Overview

Press statistics are very popular in the press and we have collaborated with various organisations to produce high profile press coverage

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