In this video recorded at the 2018 National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference, held in Glagow, UK, Max Williamson, a member of the NCRI TYA & Germ Cell Tumours Clinical Studies Group, discusses the incredible progress being made in patient and public involvement with cancer research. Max identifies organizations that are effectively involving patients and the public in research and medical conferences, before describing the benefits of patient involvement, particularly for young patients and students, in terms of personal and professional development. This video was recorded at the 2018 National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference, held in Glagow, UK.