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Children with Cancer UK is one of the UK's leading funders of research into childhood cancer. For general Children with Cancer UK news, follow @CwC_UK

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We were devastated to hear the sad news about Liz Hatton. Liz was diagnosed with a rare aggressive sarcoma. Her parents hope for more research to help fund research into better and safer cancer treatments. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. RIP Liz.

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🎄Merry Christmas from all of us at Children with Cancer UK. 💜 Our CEO, Amar Naher, shares a heartfelt message to remind us that Christmas is a time for care, compassion, and reflection. ⭐ Let’s celebrate this festive season by spreading joy and supporting each other.

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Happy New Year from all of us at Children with Cancer UK. As we welcome 2025, we’re excited to spend the next week sharing more about who we are, what we do, and the difference we’re making for children and families affected by childhood cancer.

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For us, it’s deeply personal. Our journey began with a family tragedy that inspired a promise, to help other children and young people facing the same situation. From those early days, we’ve worked tirelessly to fund vital research, support families, and raise awareness.

For us, it’s deeply personal. Our journey began with a family tragedy that inspired a promise, to help other children and young people facing the same situation. From those early days, we’ve worked tirelessly to fund vital research, support families, and raise awareness.
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In 2024, Children with Cancer UK invested an incredible £3,500,000 on 11 #ChildhoodCancer research projects across the UK. We couldn’t have done this work without the incredible support we have from our amazing supporters. bit.ly/2Y3b4E8

In 2024, <a href="/CwC_UK/">Children with Cancer UK</a> invested an incredible £3,500,000 on 11 #ChildhoodCancer research projects across the UK. We couldn’t have done this work without the incredible support we have from our amazing supporters. bit.ly/2Y3b4E8
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We’ve seen first hand how even a small breakthrough can make a significant difference in the survival chances of children and young people. That’s why we pour our fundraising into research. bit.ly/3rQhYt6

We’ve seen first hand how even a small breakthrough can make a significant difference in the survival chances of children and young people. That’s why we pour our fundraising into research. bit.ly/3rQhYt6
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📣 We’re hiring 📣 We’re recruiting for two new exciting roles: HR Manager and Bid Writing and Fundraising Manager. Applications close Friday 31 January for the Bid Manager and Friday 28 February for the HR Manager 2025. Apply today. 👉 bit.ly/2Cs36KE

📣 We’re hiring 

📣 We’re recruiting for two new exciting roles: HR Manager and Bid Writing and Fundraising Manager. 

Applications close Friday 31 January for the Bid Manager and Friday 28 February for the HR Manager 2025. Apply today.

👉 bit.ly/2Cs36KE
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Hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinomas are primary tumours. The liver is a site for the development of secondary tumours that spread from another site. These secondary tumours are not classified as hepatic tumours. bit.ly/40EtJo6

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We are excited to announce the 2025 Research Grant Funding Call for research into childhood, teenage & young adults cancers launching on Mon 10 Feb. We will look to support research projects for our new research priorities. Email [email protected] for more info.

We are excited to announce the 2025 Research Grant Funding Call for research into childhood, teenage &amp; young adults cancers launching on Mon 10 Feb.
We will look to support research projects for our new research priorities. Email research@childrenwithcancer.org.uk for more info.
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World Cancer Day takes place on 4 February every year. The day aims to raise awareness, improve education and galvanise action to reduce the devastating impact that cancer has on the world. bit.ly/3qZOsxw

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🎬 ‘What type of cancer are kidney cancers?’ 💬 Cancers affecting the kidneys are also known as renal tumours. Wilms' tumour is a type of kidney cancer also known as nephroblastoma. 👉 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: bit.ly/3CC9OMV.

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Did you know? Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are found in the upper back part of the abdomen. They are responsible for ridding the body of waste from the blood, filtering water and producing urine. Find out more via the link: bit.ly/4jKCUdN

Did you know?

Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are found in the upper back part of the abdomen. They are responsible for ridding the body of waste from the blood, filtering water and producing urine.

Find out more via the link: bit.ly/4jKCUdN
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3755 children and young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year. The types of cancer affecting children 0 - 14 are quite different from the cancers that affect teenagers and young adults 15 - 24. bit.ly/3PQd2iO.

3755 children and young adults are diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year. The types of cancer affecting children 0 - 14 are quite different from the cancers that affect teenagers and young adults 15 - 24.

bit.ly/3PQd2iO.
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Early cancer diagnoses are improving At Children with Cancer UK (Children with Cancer UK) we are committed to driving progress through research. In 2024 alone, we invested £3.5 million into 11 ground-breaking childhood cancer research projects across the UK. bit.ly/3BIJWdr.

Early cancer diagnoses are improving

At Children with Cancer UK (<a href="/CwC_UK/">Children with Cancer UK</a>) we are committed to driving progress through research. In 2024 alone, we invested £3.5 million into 11 ground-breaking childhood cancer research projects across the UK.  bit.ly/3BIJWdr.
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Why do childhood cancer survival rates vary between countries? We're funding the BENCHISTA phase II project, led by Prof. Kathy Pritchard-Jones at UCL, analysing 11,000+ cases across 27 countries to understand survival differences in six childhood cancers bit.ly/4gUe1db

Why do childhood cancer survival rates vary between countries? We're funding the BENCHISTA phase II project, led by Prof. Kathy Pritchard-Jones at <a href="/UCL/">UCL</a>, analysing 11,000+ cases across 27 countries to understand survival differences in six childhood cancers bit.ly/4gUe1db
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Meet Dr. Timothy Ritzmann, lead researcher on the BIOMECA 2 study. This vital research project is working to link tumour biology with treatment response in children with cancer. bit.ly/3ExrVEI

Meet Dr. Timothy Ritzmann, lead researcher on the BIOMECA 2 study. This vital research project is working to link tumour biology with treatment response in children with cancer. bit.ly/3ExrVEI