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News archive: 2017

  • 21 Nov 2017

    Professor Flanagan Awarded an OBE during the Queens Birthday Honours

    Congratulations to BCRT researcher Professor Flanagan, who received her OBE this month

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  • 15 Nov 2017

    A Behind-The-Scenes Look at our Research

    Our researchers at The University of Sheffield opened their doors for our supporters..

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  • 23 Oct 2017

    Cycling after surgery

    John was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at the age of 22. Decades after his surgery, he…

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  • 17 Oct 2017

    Siblings launch rare cancer awareness projects

    Nikky and Carly Gibbons are tackling the lack of awareness of bone and ovarian cancer.

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  • 13 Oct 2017

    Marsh UK team run in memory of William

    A team of co-workers ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 8 October in memory of…

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  • 22 Sep 2017

    A promising clinical trial for Giant Cell Tumour of the Bone patients

    Dr Emanuela Palmerni is carrying out research to refine the treatment options for giant…

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  • 21 Sep 2017

    British Medical Association Patient Information Awards 2017: Highly Commended

    Amongst some tough competition we are very pleased to have been awarded this award, which…

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  • 6 Sep 2017

    London to Brighton on a Boris Bike?

    Team Atrium took on 54 miles and raised over £10,000!

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  • 6 Sep 2017

    Beyond bone cancer: 15 years on

    Amy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 11. Now 26, she looks back on her experience…

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  • 4 Sep 2017

    Living with and beyond cancer? Have your say

    A new project from the National Cancer Research Institute and the James Lind Alliance…

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  • 31 Aug 2017

    Q&A: Junior Doctor Freddie Downes

    Dr Freddie Downes shares his experience of the National Sarcoma Awareness Project we fund.

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  • 22 Aug 2017

    Our Commitment to Research: Three New Grant Calls This Month

    Find out more about our PhD studentship, largest ever grant funding and collaborative…

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  • 21 Aug 2017

    Clinical Research Fellow and Research Technician: Job Vacancies

    Two job vacancies at Professor Adrienne Flanagan's laboratory at UCL.

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  • 14 Aug 2017

    New clinical trial and treatment guidelines for chordoma

    Read more about fantastic recent progress from the Chordoma Foundation.

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  • 8 Aug 2017

    Ewing sarcoma travel scholarship 2017/18

    The EURO EWING Consortium (EEC) is running a call for applications for one or more travel…

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  • 3 Aug 2017

    1 Million Metres in 100 Days?

    Scott Cranmer tells us about his challenge in memory of his friend Chris.

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  • 27 Jul 2017

    Strictly Research 2017

    This interactive session saw our research grant applicants pitch their projects to a live…

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  • 26 Jul 2017

    Research announcements: July 2017

    Find out more about our new PhD Studentship, Infrastructure Grants and more.

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  • 24 Jul 2017

    Bone Cancer Research Trust Strategy 2017-2022

    Introducing The Biggest Ever Commitment to Primary Bone Cancer...

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  • 5 Jun 2017

    Q&A with Specialist Physiotherapist Lucie Gosling

    Lucie is an Extended Scope Practitioner (Specialist Physiotherapist, Young Adult Hip Service)…

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  • 22 May 2017

    Introducing our new Infrastructure Grants

    Our Head of Research and Information Dr Zoe Davison explains how our new grants will work.

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  • 18 May 2017

    Our first Scottish Patient and Carer Day

    We held our first ever Scottish Patient and Carer Day in Perth on Tuesday 16 May.

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  • 18 May 2017

    Orthotic & Prosthetic Users Stanmore

    OPUS is a voluntary support group for orthotic and prosthetic users and their families.

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  • 17 May 2017

    Meet songwriter Dani Sylvia

    We're delighted to welcome Dani Sylvia to perform at the Bone Cancer Ball.

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  • 15 May 2017

    'Bad to the Bone': blogging about Ewing sarcoma

    Blogger Nikky Gibbons talks to us about amputation, physio and plans for the future.

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  • 5 May 2017

    Getting active: Q&A with Ray Davis from Whizz-Kidz

    How can you get into sport after life-altering surgery? We spoke to Ray, who is a Regional…

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  • 3 May 2017

    Could this project help prevent the growth and spread of osteosarcoma?

    Your donations have allowed Professor Grigoriadis to continue his pioneering research…

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  • 25 Apr 2017

    Help us improve the treatment pathway for Ewing Sarcoma patients

    The next meeting of the National Ewing Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Team (NEMDT) advisory…

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  • 20 Apr 2017

    How can junior doctors improve their knowledge of sarcoma?

    Dr Charlie Zhou shares his experience of the National Sarcoma Awareness Project we fund.

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  • 19 Apr 2017

    What do the London Marathon and the Cookie Monster have in common?

    Lee Cook! The 38 year old will be turning a few heads on Sunday 23 April when he dons…

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  • 27 Mar 2017

    Meet our new ambassador, Laurence Whiteley MBE

    We are delighted to introduce our new Bone Cancer Research Trust ambassador, Rio 2016…

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  • 23 Mar 2017

    Top 10 Reasons to Tackle the Mud With #TeamBones

    Need some persuading to join the best team around?

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  • 22 Mar 2017

    Behind the scenes of the Bone Cancer Ball

    We catch up with Karen and Jane from our wonderful voluntary team.

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  • 20 Mar 2017

    Running Route 66

    Warren is bringing the USA to the UK on his epic Route 66 Challenge to raise money and…

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  • 13 Mar 2017

    Going Gold: Olympic athlete joins Team Bones!

    We're very excited to welcome 2016 Olympic Champion, and 2-time World Champion Matt Gotrel…

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  • 7 Mar 2017

    Prizes, research breakthroughs and more at the British Sarcoma Group Conference 2017

    An action-packed two days with important updates from the sarcoma community.

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  • 27 Feb 2017

    A Guinness World Record for Team Bones?

    Paul is hoping to propel himself to greatness with a new spin on the London Marathon...

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  • 27 Feb 2017

    Could this be the first ever clinical biomarker for chondrosarcoma?

    Thanks to your donations, we have funded Professor Adrienne Flanagan's exciting new project.

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  • 22 Feb 2017

    What is proton beam therapy?

    Our Head of Research and Information Dr Zoe Davison responds to some frequently asked…

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  • 21 Feb 2017

    Sarcoma Policy Checklist launched at European Parliament Debate

    The Sarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN) have launched a ‘Sarcoma Policy Checklist’ during…

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  • 13 Feb 2017

    New clinical trial opens for Ewing sarcoma patients in the UK

    UCLH has recruited the first patient in Europe to a major new study to see if a combination…

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  • 9 Feb 2017

    Could you help us measure the impact of primary bone cancer?

    Get involved in our Strictly Research-funded project exploring the experiences of patients…

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  • 3 Feb 2017

    What we learnt at this year's Euro Ewing Consortium Meeting

    The most recent EEC meeting was held in London last month, and we were pleased to attend…

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  • 3 Feb 2017

    MPs back #TheBiggestFight Against Bone Cancer in parliament

    We look forward to working with them in the future to help raise vital awareness of bone…

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  • 27 Jan 2017

    Strictly Research returns for 2017

    We are delighted to announce that we have a number of these exciting and engaging grants…

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  • 25 Jan 2017

    Bone Cancer Research Trust Parliamentary Reception

    Urge your MP to attend!

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  • 24 Jan 2017

    How can we improve the treatment planning and choices for patients with Ewing Sarcoma?

    On January 19 an energised and insightful group of patients and carers met to discuss…

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