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A step towards better precision in treatment
A new international risk classification system has been developed for children with neuroblastoma in North America, with further revisions that could benefit children with the disease around the world.
Clinical trial for children with high-risk neuroblastoma open
We are delighted to share that the SIOPEN High-Risk Neuroblastoma 2 trial is now officially open and ready to recruit at its first UK hospital, with more to follow soon.
In May 2020, we announced the award of £609, 762 in partnership with Solving Kids Cancer to open the UK sites of the SIOPEN High-Risk Neuroblastoma 2 trial. This latest European-wide study will look to answer important questions about the standard care protocols for children with high-risk neuroblastoma, and how they might be improved.
Chefs and celebrities share recipes to help children with neuroblastoma
Alan Carr and the UK’s favourite chefs including Jean-Christophe Novelli, Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti share exclusive recipes to help children with neuroblastoma.
To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, some of the UK’s top chefs are sharing exclusive recipes for you to treat your guests, when you a host a Get Together this September.
Open letter from cancer charities to the public
40 charities and organisations have written an open letter, urging the public to help keep vulnerable people safe as Covid restrictions ease.
We’re asking people to do three simple things to keep people with cancer safe, and send a message of solidarity during the difficult weeks ahead - wear a mask, keep you distance and get vaccinated.
Public update on COVID-19 from Neuroblastoma UK and Solving Kids' Cancer
We understand that some families are concerned about COVID-19 / coronavirus.
Neuroblastoma UK and Solving Kids’ Cancer will be working together to ensure that the neuroblastoma community is provided with as much timely and reliable information as possible.
Three year old boy aims for great heights in memory of friend
Three year old Ruairí Maher plans to become the joint youngest person in Britain to climb Scafell Pike, to raise money for childhood cancer research.
On Saturday 31st July 2021, Ruairí will climb Scafell Pike, the tallest mountain in England, in memory of his friend Elara Foxley who sadly passed away in March this year, aged just three years old.
Former Trustee awarded in Queen’s Birthday Honours list
We are delighted to announce that Shirley Clark, former Trustee at Neuroblastoma UK, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2021.
Shirley has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to people with neuroblastoma.
Limited edition bracelet to help little warriors fighting neuroblastoma
South of the River, a fashion boutique based in Beckenham, Kent, is supporting Neuroblastoma UK this summer with a limited edition ‘Warrior’ Tile Bracelet.
Inspired by children with cancer and designed in collaboration with Neuroblastoma UK, each bracelet features white ‘Warrior’ tiles on a yellow and gold bracelet with blue highlights.
South of the River will donate £3 from every ‘Warrior’ tile bracelet purchase to Neuroblastoma UK.
Neuroblastoma UK announces new 2021 Grant Round
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new research Grant Round for 2021.
Postponed from 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, our biennial grant round for 2021 will focus on applications for research that will have the greatest potential impact to improve treatment for children with neuroblastoma.
Developing personalised treatment for ALK-positive neuroblastoma
Thanks to funding from Neuroblastoma UK, post-doctoral research associate Dr Perla Pucci was recruited to join a neuroblastoma research team at the University of Cambridge.
The team, led by Dr Suzanne Turner, are looking to develop more personalised treatment for children with ALK-positive neuroblastoma. Perla tells us more about how the project has progressed.