Our research aims
Tenovus has funded world class cancer research for over 40
years.
In that time, Tenovus funded scientists have contributed to
discoveries that have helped treat and care for millions of cancer
patients all around the world.
Today, the needs of cancer patients and their families are
constantly evolving and therefore Tenovus is constantly evolving
its research to meet those needs.
However, what hasn't changed in the last 40 years is the spirit
of innovation and excellence which has always underpinned the
research projects we fund.
Tenovus fund research projects that are unique and diverse, but
each share a common goal; to improve the lives of people affected
by cancer and prevent cancer from occurring in the first
instance.
Our research projects can be broadly divided into two main
areas-
in the laboratory
Tenovus has a long and distinguished history of funding world
class laboratory research that has made a huge difference to the
treatment of countless cancer patients.
Today Tenovus funded research is continuing to further our
knowledge of how cancers form, creating new drugs for some of the
hardest to treat cancers and identifying new genes that could show
if a person is at a high risk of getting cancer.
in the community
With a cancer incidence that is amongst the highest in the world
and a health system that is under huge financial pressure, it is
vital that we develop new and innovative ways to help support an
ever growing number of people throughout their cancer journey.
Tenovus is doing this by funding research that: -
- works with communities to develop programmes that promote
healthy living, early detection and screening
- learns from the experiences and opinions of people who have
been affected by cancer to develop new ways to care and support for
others who have been affected by the disease
- gives health professionals working in the field the opportunity
to develop new ways to treat and support cancer patients and
families before, during and after their treatment