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Ground-breaking research discovers secrets behind hard-to-treat childhood brain tumours

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Edinburgh Cancer Centre have made a breakthrough in understanding ...

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Teenage and young adult cancer survival rates

Commenting on the statistics released yesterday by Public Health England on Children, teenagers and young adult cancer survival rates, Cliff ...

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Patient Story – Harry E

Harry was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma on 24 March 2011 when he was four years old. Here, his mum Sharon ...

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Why does research give hope to children with cancer?

“I hope we could give children who don’t respond to treatment or relapse after treatment a fighting chance.”  Dr Srdan ...

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Start shopping with AmazonSmile today and help secure the future of research so that one day every child with cancer ...

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Virtual cheer for hundreds of families affected by childhood cancer after COVID cancels Christmas parties

Childhood cancer research charity Children with Cancer UK aims to bring some Christmas cheer into the homes of families affected ...

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