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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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Milestone 1000 patients in trials Anticancer Fund

More than 1.000 patients participating in Anticancer Fund clinical trials

On International Clinical Trials Day, we’ve reached a milestone: more than 1.000 patients are participating in our 7 ongoing clinical trials across 31 countries. These numbers represent more than data — they represent progress, and lives. Discover how smart research is driving change.

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.

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A combination of medicines
Science highlights

Gut microbiome and cancer: insights from the PRIMMO trial

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!