Topic: Campaigning

We pick out 6 of the stories that defined cancer policy and politics in 2018, including Brexit and the Prime Minister’s commitment to early diagnosis.

Rachel, from East Sussex, shares how her sister Thekla’s breast cancer diagnosis has affected the family so far.

Our new report estimates the number of cancer staff the NHS will need in the future so that people with cancer receive the best possible care.

The Government has launched its ambition to halve childhood obesity by 2030. To reach this, junk food marketing restrictions must be introduced without delay.

We’ve launched a campaign for more NHS staff to diagnose and treat cancer. Cancer survivor Elizabeth Bailey explains how you can get involved.

Our policy work stretches from local councils right up to the European stage. Here are our highlights from a busy 2017.

Progress has been made against England’s cancer strategy, including investment for radiotherapy. But more needs to be done to support the NHS workforce.

With branding finally gone from cigarette packs, we look at the effect that plain, standardised cigarette packaging could have.

We look at the most important areas that parties need to focus on to tackle cancer ahead of the General Election.

We’re live at the Scottish Parliament for a day of action to raise awareness of how to tackle obesity in Scotland.