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News archive: 2020

  • 17 Dec 2020

    2020 Awareness Impact

    This year we delivered the biggest primary bone cancer and tumour awareness campaign ever…

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  • 10 Dec 2020

    2020 Research Impact

    Even during this most challenging year, and thanks to the unconditional support of the…

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  • 27 Nov 2020

    Clive & Sylvia Richards Charity support Christmas appeal for bone cancer patients

    Hereford charity generously supports bone cancer patients & their families this Christmas

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  • 6 Nov 2020

    ​The UK’s first dedicated amputation resources are being developed for primary bone cancer patients by the Bone Cancer Research Trust

    As part of our 5-year strategy, The Biggest Ever Commitment to Primary Bone Cancer, The…

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  • 23 Oct 2020

    International Ewing Sarcoma Symposium - a showcase of current & future research

    Marking 100 years since American pathologist James Ewing first described Ewing sarcoma,…

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  • 23 Oct 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust launch 2020 Patient Survey report and set 1 month aim for diagnosis

    The Bone Cancer Research Trust are today launching the 2020 Patient Survey report, the…

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  • 15 Oct 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust holds it's first ever international Ewing Sarcoma Symposium

    2019 marks 100 years since Ewing sarcoma was established as a distinct type of cancer…

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  • 10 Oct 2020

    Patient Survey finds 76% of primary bone cancer cases in the UK are initially misdiagnosed.

    Findings from the survey have highlighted how desperately needed increased understanding…

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  • 8 Oct 2020

    ​New chordoma research finding

    A research project funded by the Bone Cancer Research Trust has identified two proteins…

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  • 8 Oct 2020

    Our Support & Information Team are supporting more people than ever before!

    From Support & Information Days held in hospitals to Virtual Cuppas, our Support & Information…

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  • 8 Oct 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust Award FIRST ever International Ewing Sarcoma Grant

    Bone Cancer Research Trust Award FIRST Ever International Ewing Sarcoma Grant

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  • 6 Oct 2020

    UK’s first ever adamantinoma research programme thanks to one inspirational person, Liz Clarke-Saul.

    UK’s first ever adamantinoma research programme thanks to one inspirational person, Liz…

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  • 2 Oct 2020

    ​Lady Shard: a tribute to my friend and former GB cycling teammate

    Sally Hurst has written a beautiful piece dedicated to her friend Liz Clarke-Saul, who…

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  • 23 Sep 2020

    COVID-19 hasn't stopped this incredible friend

    Despite the current situation, Lee Morris, one of our incredible supporters has continued…

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  • 16 Sep 2020

    Exclusive Interview with Geraint Davies, Macmillan Specialist Practitioner

    An interview with Geraint Davies, Macmillan Specialist Practitioner at Robert Jones and…

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  • 11 Sep 2020

    Dr Green explains why it is essential for GPs to be aware of the symptoms of primary bone cancer

    With over 20 years’ experience as a GP, Dr Green explains more about why it is essential…

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  • 10 Sep 2020

    Q&A with medical student Krista Bose

    Krista talks to us about being a 20th century medical student and what information resources…

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  • 9 Sep 2020

    Andrew's "To Inverness and beyond"

    Andy Hall took on the 100 mile challenge for Bone Cancer Research Trust to support and…

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  • 19 Aug 2020

    Four incredible teenagers take on the epic challenge of swimming the English Channel in memory of their friend Liberty Schurer

    Four swimmers from the Chalfont Otters, Sadie, James, Zebina and Ben, will be attempting…

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  • 31 Jul 2020

    Rhys covers 450 miles and raises over £9,000 in honor of his father

    "It’s genuinely been an incredible experience from start to finish."

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  • 13 Jul 2020

    Research discovers way to stop spread of osteosarcoma

    New research published today has identified a set of key genes that drive osteosarcoma…

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  • 10 Jul 2020

    New treatment protocol for Ewing sarcoma patients in UK following successful completion of clinical trial.

    Standard treatment for Ewing sarcoma in the UK has not changed for decades, until now

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  • 9 Jul 2020

    Computer navigation-assisted surgery results in dramatic survival improvements for chondrosarcoma patients

    Surgeons at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham set out…

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  • 30 Jun 2020

    The Bone Cancer Awareness Initiative – A new life-saving collaboration

    Working with Children with Cancer UK to save lives through earlier diagnosis of primary…

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  • 19 Jun 2020

    Exclusive interview with Dr William Cross

    Dr Cross explains more about our newly funded research project, which will for the first…

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  • 11 Jun 2020

    ​Fourteen walkers, one dog, three virtual national peaks and a whole lot of lockdown determination in honour of 11-year-old, Georgy.

    Virtual national peaks and a whole lot of lockdown determination in honour of 11-year-old,…

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  • 11 Jun 2020

    ​New survey launched to capture experiences, concerns and support needs of people and their family members who are or were shielding due to COVID-19

    The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on the primary bone cancer…

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  • 1 Jun 2020

    Will climbs the height of Mount Snowdon

    Will Isaacs climbed the height of Mount Snowdon using his stairs at home, that's 474 flights…

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  • 15 May 2020

    Q&A with Professor Mittnacht about our new research project aiming to use a bone model to study how osteosarcoma develops

    ​We spoke to Professor Mittnacht from University College London, Cancer Institute about…

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  • 23 Apr 2020

    Lewis Lockdown 26 Exercise Challenge

    Sophie, Ben, Tim and Lucy are going to complete 26 exercises at home on Sunday 26th April…

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  • 15 Apr 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust project identifies immune cells as new potential treatment targets for osteosarcoma

    Bone Cancer Research Trust funded a study by Professor Dominique Heymann to investigate…

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  • 15 Apr 2020

    Infrastructure Grant's Q&A with Mr Kenny Rankin

    Mr Kenny Rankin answers our questions about the Bone Cancer Research Trust's Infrastructure…

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  • 15 Apr 2020

    Sarah, Nick and Ralph's 3,000 mile challenge

    After losing her younger sister to bone cancer, Sarah, in her own words shares why she's…

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  • 15 Apr 2020

    ​Pete’s Pushing For A Cure

    Last year, Pete set up a Special Fund with the Bone Cancer Research Trust called Pushing…

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  • 30 Mar 2020

    Sarcoma Clinical Nurse, Milli tells us more about why our information resources as so important

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  • 28 Feb 2020

    ​Adamantinoma patient raises funds for the UK’s first ever research programme

    This Rare Disease Day we are sharing with you Liz Clarke-Saul Fund and how the money they…

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  • 3 Feb 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust attended the 10th SPAEN (Sarcoma Patients Euronet) Annual Conference for Organisations Representing Patients with Sarcomas

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  • 2 Feb 2020

    New research finding for Ewing sarcoma surgery

    Research confirms that using surgery guiding scans before chemotherapy for Ewing sarcoma…

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  • 1 Feb 2020

    New Skills Development Grants explained

    Dr. Vinader, Research Manager at the Bone Cancer Research Trust, explains more about our…

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  • 24 Jan 2020

    Get involved in 2020 & #together we can make a difference

    Last year we saw 718 of you run a combined total of 5,955.7 miles, 64 explorers climbed…

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  • 1 Jan 2020

    ​Infrastructure Grants awarded to all five bone cancer surgical centres in England

    Due to the successful outcomes of our award-winning Infrastructure Grants, we are delighted…

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