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BREAKING NEWS: A major new analysis reveals for the first time the likely cause of most cases of #childhoodleukaemia and that the disease may be preventable buff.ly/2KHuXos
We’re deeply saddened by the death of Laura Nuttall, our hearts go out to her family.
Laura and her family worked tirelessly to raise awareness of #Glioblastoma and campaign for #BrainCancerResearch.
Her incredible positivity and determination will continue to inspire us❤️
Two years on from her death, we remember Dame Deborah James.
We're so grateful to Deborah for her tireless work in supporting #CancerResearch.
Her @BowelbabeF is helping Professor @trevoragraham to understand how bowel cancer cells change as they spread around the body.
Thank you @bowelbabe and everyone who's donated to @BowelbabeF, which has already raised more than £1 million.
We're so grateful for any future support that will, with our partners @CR_UK and @royalmarsdenNHS, fund our research into new cancer treatments.
And they're already in #Barrow!
Well done to the amazing #DaveDay riders led by Si King and Woody! 🏍️👏
So many people lining the streets to support this incredible ride out in honour of Dave Myers from the #HairyBikers ♥️
Please donate 👇
gofund.me/29323bc6
Congratulations to the ICR's Professor Sir Mel Greaves, who was knighted by Prince William in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace last week in recognition of his services to children's leukaemia research.
#ChildhoodCancer#ChildhoodLeukaemia
We're excited to be at the Ace Café this morning where thousands of bikers will be setting off for Barrow-in-Furness for the #DaveDay celebrations in honour of Dave Myers from the @HairyBikers! 🏍️
It's such an honour to be one of the charities benefiting from today. ♥️
Fantastic that His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge visited the Man Van today.
This mobile health service, led by @Prof_Nick_James, is a joint initiative between the ICR, @royalmarsdenNHS, and @RMPartnersNHS, and aims to boost early diagnosis of #ProstateCancer.
The @royalmarsdenNHS’s life saving treatment and research is improving cancer outcomes for people across the country. With the use of robotic-guided procedures, they’re delivering faster, more accurate and therefore more effective treatment.
📢 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Kristian Helin as our next Chief Executive
@helin_kristian is a world-leading cancer researcher with exceptional leadership experience in three different countries
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