Words by Smiley Team
In a massive development for lifesaving cures, Worldwide Cancer Research is giving fresh hope to cancer patients, donating over £3 million to research projects around the world.
The money will go to 16 projects across eight different countries, for research into 11 different cancer types. In the UK, institutes will carry out the research in Dundee, Birmingham and London, where scientists will investigate a variety of potential treatments.
Investigations will try to uncover how a rare tissue cancer called sarcoma develops, and will identify new treatments for this particular type of cancer. Scientists will track immune cells to improve immunotherapy for patients, and they will investigate how to treat Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma with anti-cancer genes.
Dr Helen Rippon (pictured), the chief executive of Worldwide Cancer Research said: “We are delighted to unveil the hugely exciting new research projects we’re funding on a day where the world comes together to highlight the importance of cancer prevention, detection and treatment. We care deeply about improving the lives of those with cancer, and are committed to making sure cancer research is at the top of the agenda in 2021.”
She added: “The past year has shown us the vital role research plays in improving the lives of people across the world, with the global research community coming together to deliver Covid-19 vaccines at a phenomenal pace. It has also demonstrated what can be achieved when dedicated scientists with the brightest minds come together to solve a problem, and I’d like to thank all of our supporters who continue to make our groundbreaking research possible. Together we will start new cancer cures.”
About half of people get a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives. Worldwide Cancer Research drives initiatives to discover remedies to this life-shattering disease, by funding the brightest minds around the world to investigate cancer.
Among their successes, they helped fund research into Olaparib, a cancer treatment that has so far helped over 30,000 people with cancer.
To support their work, make a donation via their website. £24 funds one hour of research, an hour in which you could help a scientist make a groundbreaking discovery.
