From chemotherapy appointments to artificial intelligence, we explore the stories from the people affected by cancer and find out about the cutting-edge research unravelling its mysteries.
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What does the new tobacco and vapes law mean for smoking?
The UK is on the path to a smokefree generation.
Under the new Tobacco and Vapes Act, the age of sale of tobacco in the UK will now start rising by one year each new year, making it illegal to ever sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.
It’s a world-leading law, and one we’ve been calling for as part of our ongoing Smokefree UK campaign, but how will it work? And what does it mean for preventing cancer?
In this episode, we find out more about the law from the Government’s Minister of Health and Prevention, Sharon Hodgson, MP. Dr Ian Walker, Cancer Research UK's executive director of policy, also joins to discuss why tackling tobacco is so important.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How raising the age of sale will work in practice
Why the UK is phasing out the legal sale of tobacco and what this means for future generations
How the Government plans to support people in the UK who smoke today
The real-world stories and support behind the law
What the Tobacco and Vapes Act means for vaping
More on the Tobacco and Vapes Act:
Our news article on the Tobacco and Vapes Act (https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/04/29/the-tobacco-and-vapes-act-smokefree-generation/) has all the key details
We answer more of the most common questions about the Act in our Frequently Asked Questions article (https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/04/22/tobacco-and-vapes-act-frequently-asked-questions-mythbusting/)
Dr Ian Walker on why tackling smoking isn’t an affront to personal freedom – it's a defence against a deadly addiction (https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/04/27/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-isnt-an-affront-to-personal-freedom-its-a-defence-against-deadly-addiction/)
Read some of the generations of stories behind the law (https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/05/01/tobacco-and-vapes-act-the-stories-behind-the-smokefree-generation/)
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2 Apr 2026
Can you trust cancer advice online?
When cancer touches your life, it’s natural to look for answers. But online, those answers can be overwhelming, and sometimes dangerously wrong.
In this episode, we explore the rise of cancer misinformation and why false claims about “miracle cures” spread so quickly on social media.
From viral myths like “sugar feeds cancer” to extreme diets, supplements and unproven treatments, how can you tell what’s real, and what could cause harm?
We’re joined by breast surgeon, author and content creator Dr Liz O'Riordan to break down the science and explain how misinformation can impact decisions, treatment and lives.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why cancer misinformation spreads so easily online
The truth about sugar and cancer
The risks of extreme diets like juicing and alkaline diets
The reality behind claims about ivermectin and fenbendazole
Why testimonials can feel more convincing than science
The real dangers of choosing alternative treatments
How to spot misinformation online
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For more information about cancer myths and misinformation, you can check out these pages:
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions (https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions)
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/02/16/sorting-fact-from-fiction-a-guide-to-spotting-health-misinformation/? (https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.cancerresearchuk.org%2F2024%2F02%2F16%2Fsorting-fact-from-fiction-a-guide-to-spotting-health-misinformation%2F%3F_gl%3D1*ukphsf*_gcl_au*MjEyNTE4NjcyMy4xNzY3NjkxMTQy*_ga*MTYyNzE3MDg2OS4xNzY1NDUwNDg3*_ga_58736Z2GNN*czE3NzQ5NjE4MTQkbzExOCRnMCR0MTc3NDk2MTgyNiRqNDgkbDAkaDA.&data=05%7C02%7CNisharnthi.Duggan%40cancer.org.uk%7C8d8303f0dfac4a972f4908de8f25a738%7C4473892f71e046fc8dec273902b51349%7C0%7C0%7C639105589051016432%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6aCsbayj4AX7J%2BoIyJjNKmYZk8D1yOvEva1EN5wFI4w%3D&reserved=0)
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions/how-does-cancer-research-uk-evaluate-research (https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions/how-does-cancer-research-uk-evaluate-research)
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19 Mar 2026
A new way to prevent cancer?
In this episode of That Cancer Conversation, we’re joined by Cancer Research UK science expert Dr Claire Bromley to explore the future of cancer prevention. We dive into the surprising clues hidden in the animal kingdom, the mystery of human “super avoiders,” and the cutting-edge research that could make cancer prevention more targeted and personalised than ever before.
From elephants and naked mole rats to innovative vaccines and the gut microbiome, this episode uncovers the fascinating science shaping a new era of prevention.
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In this episode, you'll learn:
What precision prevention actually means and how researchers are looking for cancer’s earliest biological warning signs
How animals resist cancer, including the secrets of elephants, bowhead whales, naked mole rats and other species with remarkable natural protection.
The mystery of human “super avoiders”, and the team mapping the antibodies that may help protect some people from developing cancer.
The rise of cancer vaccines for people at higher risk, including projects like LungVax and OvarianVax.
The role of the microbiome, and how trillions of microbes in our gut may influence cancer risk as we age.
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