“Adult cancer treatment doesn’t fit me.”
Children with cancer are still being treated with drugs designed for adults. We’re funding the research to change that.
We make everything for children, except cancer treatment
As of 2026, many children are still treated with drugs developed for adult bodies. The damage these drugs leave behind – stunted growth, heart damage, infertility, cognitive difficulties – can last a lifetime.
2% of funding
Approximately 2% of cancer research funding is dedicated to child and young person cancer.
10 children
Are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK. 2 will be terminal.
Side effects
Of those who survive, more than half will have to live with side effects.
They are not statistics. They are children.
Kaiden’s Story
When Kaiden, an energetic seven year old started suffering headaches, dizziness, vomiting, and couldn’t face his beloved forest school, his mum knew something was wrong.
“I have huge hopes that one day in the future, children like Kaiden can have much kinder cancer treatments. That they don’t have to suffer in the way that Kaiden has, relentlessly, for nearly four years.”
Kathryn, Kaiden’s mum
Tia’s Story
When Tia, a bright four year old who loved sports, science and cooking, became tired, withdrawn and in pain, her mum Shaima knew something wasn’t right. It was the start of a journey no family should have to face.
“Adult cancer drugs are too big for children. We must find childhood cancer treatments that fit. No child should have to face the lifelong effects Tia lives with because treatments weren’t made for them.”
Shaima, Tia’s mum
There are 1,000+ more kids like Kaiden and Tia still being treated with drugs that weren’t made for them.
On 17th May, a child walked onto the pitch in a shirt twice his size.
11-year-old Kaiden Edwards, who is living with Medulloblastoma – a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer – walked out as Everton’s mascot wearing an oversized club shirt bearing the message ‘2 BIG’.
The powerful moment marked the launch of our new ‘2 BIG’ campaign, calling for urgent investment into safer, more effective treatments designed specifically for children and young people.
Unfortunately TOO BIG is what many cancer treatment looks like for a lot of children in the UK.