Cancerbackup: About us

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About us

Cancerbackup's mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up-to-date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer.


About Cancerbackup

How we work

Further information about the management and ethos of Cancerbackup, from its original aims to current editorial policy and research projects.


Find out about Vicky Clement-Jones, founder of Cancerbackup

Background & structure

Cancerbackup, formerly known as BACUP and CancerBACUP, was founded in 1985 by Vicky Clement-Jones - find out more about her and the history of the charity.


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The best cancer information for everyone
Cancerbackup has merged with Macmillan Cancer Support. We will be providing the same high quality, expertly developed information about cancer and now we can make it available to everyone who needs it.

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