“We need to stop other children from having to go through this” - Tommy’s story 22 Nov 2023 Tommy Edwards was just four years old when his parents noticed symptoms suggesting something wasn’t right. Tests revealed he had acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Following nearly three years of treatment, Tommy is now looking towards the future. His parents, Chris and Jo Edwards, have set up a charity to fund research into ALL. In this blog, Chris explains how groundbreaking work by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research is giving them hope for the future. Find out more Show/Hide
Why elephants rarely get cancer – how evolution is helping unlock nature’s potential to overcome cancer 08 Feb 2023 Emma Ong spoke to Professor Joshua Schiffman when he visited the ICR to deliver the annual Darwin Lecture. He shared how his research both involves studying elephants and builds on the work of Charles Darwin. Find out more Show/Hide
Celebrating Professor Sir Mel Greaves and his legacy in leukaemia research 27 Sep 2019 Leukaemia researchers from around the world gathered at the Royal Society last week to celebrate Professor Sir Mel Greaves and his knighthood for his services to children's leukaemia research. Science Communications Officer Joanne Duffy reports back on the day. Find out more Show/Hide