* people are diagnosed with cancer and around 16,100** people die from cancer each year in Scotland. Overall, survival in Scotland is poorer than many other European countries.
This is why research in to finding new, better and kinder treatments, as well as improved tests, is vital in order to improve the outlook for people with cancer.
And research requires funding.Many research projects across the UK benefit from the generosity of people leaving a gift to Cancer Research UK in their Will.After taking care of friends and family Jo has pledged to leave a share of his Will to Cancer Research UK, to help beat cancer for future generations.Jo from Dundee has seen just how devastating cancer can be.
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