Thursday, February 01, 2007

Cancer Research Newsletter

Welcome to the January Cancer Research UK e-Newsletter. This month read about how you can make a positive start to 2007 by reducing your risk or by joining one of our Running events. We'll also help you plan ahead for Valentine's Day. With best wishesCancer Research UK January 2007

Call for better prostate cancer biopsies. Lung cancer vaccine enters large-scale clinical trial. Gonorrhoea linked to bladder cancer in men. EU red tape hampers international cancer trials. Broccoli and tomato cancer impact "unclear".

Is cancer a matter of fate? More than a quarter of UK adults think getting cancer is down to fate according to a recent survey by Cancer Research UK. In fact, half of all cancers could be prevented by changes to lifestyle. Our Reduce the Risk campaign actively encourages people to learn how to lead healthier lives and cut their cancer risk. Find out how to reduce your risk today! Running events during 2007If you were lucky enough to get a place in the Flora London Marathon 2007 why don't you join our team and help more people beat cancer. If you didn't get a place or perhaps you are looking for a different challenge, find out about more opportunities to run for us? Visit the website to find out how.
Send your Valentine an eCardIt might seem like a long way off but why not do something different this Valentine's Day? Show that special someone you care by sending a Cancer Research UK Valentine's eCard and help raise money to beat cancer. Visit the website to see our range of cards for all occasions.
Have you heard about our Charity Card?You can support Cancer Research UK as you shop with our credit card. Not only will we receive £50 towards our research when you take out the card, we will also receive a further 25p in every £100 you spend. Find out more about how to apply.
Where there's a will, there's a way...The start of the new year is often the time when people update their Will. If you are thinking about updating yours, please consider leaving a gift in your Will to Cancer Research UK. With your help we can bring better treatments to those affected by cancer and improve methods of prevention. Visit our legacies website to find out more.