I would like to become a cancer researcher. A cancer researcher is a researcher who tries to find ways to prevent, and to try to find a cure for cancer. Cancer is a disease of cells that grow in abnormal sizes and can be dangerous. Salary: $50000-$60000 EDUCATION: To become a cancer researcher, you have to earn a bachelor's degree in medicine. Next you have to decide on which program you want to enter. There is MD or PhD to choose from. Finally, complete all the requirements to become a cancer researcher. There is a demand for  cure researchers, as there are still looking to cure many types of cancer. I would like to become a cancer researcher because cancer is a disease that causes a lot of deaths per year. Also, finding a cure for cancer could save millions of lives.