Voices is the Dorset Echo's weekly youth page - written for young people by young people.

This week James Sullivan honours his grandfathers and uncle and urges us to find an end to cancer.

I think it is about time cancer came to an end.

In 2015, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 8.8 million people died of cancer. That equates to nearly one in six people globally.

I believe this number is way too vast and must decrease and it is vital we do something about it. It should not people that must die but the dreaded disease itself.

Something must be done and fast as the figures are constantly increasing and more and more people are dying each day.

In the UK alone, approximately 450 people will die of cancer every day. That is approximately three people every ten minutes.

Despite these shocking statistics, I think cancer is not something to fear but something to be aware of. People should be aware of the positive steps that are being taken to challenge this terrible disease. When you finish reading this article, I do not want you to feel miserable, so let us focus on the good.

In 2016/2017, charity, Cancer Research has been pushing forward to halt cancer in its track. They launched a campaign which lead to an £130 million investment by NHS England to upgrade radiotherapy equipment and transform cancer treatment across the UK .

In memory of my two grandfathers, and unfortunately, more recently my uncle, and all others who have suffered from this unforgiving disease, I firmly believe if there is a charity to support, it is Cancer Research.

By James Sullivan