Changemakers on a mission

Impacting lives at every step

2024 was a year that truly reflected the theme of our Annual Report: Impacting lives at every step. Our work has made a meaningful difference for people affected by cancer, from the moment of diagnosis to the treatment choice they faced.
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Anticancer Fund - Impacting lives at every step

The focus of the Anticancer Fund

Patient support

CARE TODAY

We are here for you!

Every patient has the right to get clear answers. We offer science-based information about your cancer and treatment. Reach out to My Cancer Navigator, if you have questions. This service is for free!

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Clinical Research

A CURE TOMORROW

We make it happen!

More can be done if financial returns are no longer the strategy when searching for new cures, but what patients need instead. Our research aims for more and better treatments that significantly increase the survival and/or improve the quality of life of cancer patients.

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Brain tumour in children - U-R-Immune Glioma trial by Anticancer Fund

New clinical trial targets aggressive brain tumours in children and young adults

We started a global trial, U-R-Immune Glioma, investigating whether Immune therapy can offer an alternative treatment for children and young adults with brain tumours. In collaboration with SickKids and CHEO in Canada.

Anticancer Fund and De Tijd expose shady cancer treatments in the media

Private cancer clinics under fire: Anticancer Fund and De Tijd expose shady treatments

We have uncovered alarming practices in private cancer clinics, where cancer patients are being charged tens of thousands of euros for unproven cancer treatments. We raised concerns about these dangerous practices to investigator journalists, to help protect cancer patients and and fight misinformation.

National Lottery players support My Cancer Navigator

National Lottery players support My Cancer Navigator, helping cancer patients get personalised information

The Anticancer Fund now receives support from the National Lottery for My Cancer Navigator, our free information service. This partnership will allow us to help more cancer patients.

This survey highlights the impact of My Cancer Navigator

Survey: My Cancer Navigator boosts patient confidence and knowledge

Happy to share the key findings from a survey we have done in partnership with KU Leuven and Optigage, highlighting the powerful impact of My Cancer Navigator, our personalized service designed to support cancer patients.

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Drug optimisation - Getting more out of existing cancer drugs
Science highlights

How to get more out of existing cancer drugs: smarter use for better outcomes

Finding new therapeutic uses for existing medicines to treat other diseases or conditions than their initial purpose.
Science highlights

Unlocking innovation: the power of drug repurposing

Cancer patient suffering from malnutrition
Guest Blog

Cancer cachexia treatment: urgent action is needed!

Colorectal cancer at young age - blog by the Anticancer Fund
Science highlights

Colorectal cancer at young age: a rising concern or media hype?