Mike’s story is a testament to the power of involvement, showing how lived experience can shape research, policy, and care.

He decided to join our insights panel to share his lived experience, as someone who has been diagnosed with cancer twice.

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Ellen is a member of the Children & Young People Insights Panel and helps influence our work at Cancer Research UK.

Faaria is from the North of England and is mum to three grown-up children. She has a love of cars, collectibles, and cats!

Jamaican born, mother of 3 and grandmother of 5 Bettina is a retired Civil Servant and Florist. She is a patient involvement network member and is currently on our Online Cancer Insights Panel.

Nic is a 25-year-old brain tumour cancer survivor from Scotland and currently lives in London. Nic is a member of the Involvement Network and is also a part of our Cancer Research UK for Children & ...

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Sarifa is a current member of our Research & Strategy Cancer Insights Panel. She has lived experience of disability, and English as a second language.