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Early cancer detection

We are working to discover and implement solutions that accelerate the early detection of cancer. Identifying people most at risk, providing rapid diagnosis and early access to treatment pathways.

Cancer is the third commonest cause of death in our population and across the UK. It affects 50% of the UK population and is responsible for 460 deaths per day. Cancer is the commonest cause of death in children. Currently, England’s cancer outcomes are worse than the European average; a major driver of this is delayed detection. 

Our partnership hosts leading cancer treatment centres with Great Ormond Street Hospital housing the largest childhood cancer treatment centre in the UK, and the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre recognised as a world-class hub for cancer research. Together, we will be working to accelerate the early detection of cancer, including understanding why some communities participate in cancer screening more than others, as it could be this difference that is driving an inequality gap in their health outcomes.