“We need to stop other children from having to go through this” - Tommy’s story 22 Nov 2023 Tommy Edwards was just four years old when his parents noticed symptoms suggesting something wasn’t right. Tests revealed he had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Following nearly three years of treatment, Tommy is now looking towards the future. His parents, Chris and Jo Edwards, have set up a charity to fund research into ALL. In this blog, Chris explains how groundbreaking work by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research is giving them hope for the future. Find out more Show/Hide
‘The role of advocacy is extremely important’ – improving treatment for the childhood cancer neuroblastoma 28 Sep 2023 Much of our cutting-edge work is only possible because of the help we receive from our supporters, including our wonderful family charity partners. Dr Sally George, who leads our Developmental Oncology group at the ICR, explains why these partnerships are so important. Find out more Show/Hide
“We’re all working towards a future where children don’t die from cancer” – Hannah's story 25 Sep 2023 Hannah Tarplee was four years old when her parents noticed a lump in her tummy which turned out to be a cancerous tumour. Despite intensive treatment, it became untreatable, and Hannah died just seven months after the lump was discovered. The Little Princess Trust, which was set up in her memory, funds our research, as one of our valued family charity partners. Her mum, Wendy Tarplee-Morris, explains how Hannah’s legacy is now giving hair and hope to thousands of children and young people. Find out more Show/Hide
“Cracking on for Tom” – honouring the legacy of an inspirational young man lost to sarcoma 27 Sep 2022
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: How we’re improving the lives of young people with cancer through research 29 Sep 2019