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Since 1909 The Institute of
Cancer Research has been pushing back the boundaries of cancer
research, making dramatic discoveries and improvements in the diagnosis
and treatment of cancer. In particular we are the world leader in
cancer genetics and a world leader in drug discovery and development.
The
Brookes Lawley Building
Research
costs money:
your contribution is vital to our continued progress.
Recently donations and legacies from our supporters
have helped build the UK's only Cancer Genomics Centre, The
Brookes Lawley Building. It was opened in January 2003 by HRH
The Princess Royal. She is seen here touring the laboratories and
meeting Professors Brookes and Lawley, the Institute scientists
who discovered that the basic cause of cancer is genetic damage.
200 of our scientists work together in the
Centre on everything from gene discovery through to drug development.
We aim to screen all human genes for the abnormalities associated
with cancer, allowing revolutionary new therapies to be developed
over the next 5-10 years. So far we have shown that the BRAF gene
is implicated in 70% of a type of skin cancer called malignant melanoma,
which is usually fatal if left untreated.
How you can help:
Every penny counts, so whatever you can leave
to The Institute of Cancer Research in your Will is gratefully received.
Click to read why one of our supporters pledged
a legacy to The Institute.
Information on making
a Will, and leaving a legacy to
The Institute of Cancer Research is all available, free of charge
and with no obligation.
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