Our Mission
Why we exist
93% of cancer survivors experience long-term health issues after treatment. The world expects us to bounce back, but everything feels different: your body, your mind, your life.
Life after cancer can be incredibly tough. Right now, 2.5 million people live with cancer in the UK, yet survivors often receive little to no support to navigate the aftermath of treatment. Information is limited. Clinical research into life beyond cancer is still too scarce.
Three-quarters of survivors say the lack of support after treatment holds them back from returning to work and building a fulfilling life.
We knew that had to change.
Who we are
Mission Remission is the UK’s first and only charity solely dedicated to helping people move forward after cancer. We support a community of more than 19,000 cancer survivors to lead happy, healthy, independent lives.
We’re a grassroots user-led charity, built by and for people who have lived with cancer: not only our founder but also our Chair, 85% of our trustees, every member of our staff, volunteers, administrators, and even our specialist medical advisors, have all lived with cancer. We understand its journey – the treatment itself, and the often-overlooked issues that arise afterwards.
What we do
We champion cancer survivors, filling the gap in support after treatment, making survival less isolating and more empowering.
We run the hub for cancer survivors – we help people by running an online platform, which shares over 200 inspiring strategies and stories to move forward after cancer.
We run online wellbeing activities that build resilience and strength, including peer support groups and discussions, a book club, and a fitness programme.
As a community, we use our experiences as a force for good. Alongside offering daily support to people in remission, we believe every survivor deserves to live their very best life. Our projects and campaigns call for change; from improvements to treatment and diagnosis delays – to dismantling work and financial barriers for cancer survivors.
