Childhood Cancer
Our vision is to create a paradigm shift in how we diagnose and treat childhood cancers.
We want to drive the development of life-changing innovations for children with cancer, through translational expertise, funding and collaboration.
Cancer remains a leading cause of death by disease in children around the world. Although survival rates have improved for some cancers in recent decades, rates have plateaued, and those who survive face an increased risk of developing a second cancer or other major health challenges and of premature death.
We urgently need tailored treatments that address the unique biology of childhood cancers, along with more effective diagnostics and less-invasive monitoring methods.
400,000
children (up to age 19) are diagnosed with cancer each year, globally
World Health Organization
9x
increased chance of premature death in childhood cancer survivors
Fidler et al. BMJ (2016) 354:i4351
Addressing the greatest unmet needs
We ran a consultation process to understand what the community feels are the greatest
unmet needs in the field. We’ve shared the consultation outcomes in a report.
Some of our partnerships and initiatives
C-Further Consortium
A collaborative effort with Cancer Research Horizons and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, with a funding commitment of £37 million to advance and support the development of new anti-cancer therapeutics.
Paediatric Therapeutic Development Workshops
This workshop series unites clinicians, researchers and patient advocates to advance new treatment opportunities for the childhood cancers with the highest unmet need.
Related stories
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News releasesFirst projects backed by C-Further consortium to develop better treatments for children with cancer
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BlogsEmbracing innovation: CAR T-cells and childhood cancer
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News releasesC-Further announces major partnership with GOSH Charity to drive innovation in childhood cancer treatment
Who to contact
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Siwan Oldham
Read bio: Siwan Oldham
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Andy Pearson
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Wendy Jacquemet-Ross
Read bio: Wendy Jacquemet-Ross
See our other focus areas
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Global Health
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Chronic & Rare Respiratory Disease
Our vision is improved quality of life for those living with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
Rare Disease
Our vision is an ecosystem working together to get discoveries and treatments to rare disease patients faster.
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