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News archive: 2021

  • 15 Dec 2021

    ​New research project awarded which aims to improve outcomes for osteosarcoma and chordoma patients through innovative new materials.

    This new pioneering research project, awarded to Professor Richard Martin, at the University…

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  • 3 Dec 2021

    Family and friends aim to raise £30,000 in memory of Stephen Murphy

    ​During 2022, Stephen's family and friends are aiming to raise £30,000 for our life-saving…

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  • 2 Nov 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust announces new CEO

    ​The Bone Cancer Research Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Mat Cottle-Shaw…

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  • 19 Oct 2021

    Primary bone cancer survivor launches charity football team

    In 2009 Matt Woollias was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma. Matt has launched a charity football…

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  • 15 Oct 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust funds EURO EWING Consortium

    ​The Bone Cancer Research Trust believe collaboration is the key to making progress in…

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  • 11 Oct 2021

    ​New Clinical Practice Guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of bone sarcomas

    A multidisciplinary group of 81 experts from different institutions and countries worldwide,…

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  • 8 Oct 2021

    Research finds promising biomarker that could offer pathologists an accurate test to diagnose and stage chondrosarcoma

    Bone Cancer Research Trust funding finds promising clinical biomarker for chondrosarcoma

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  • 8 Oct 2021

    New collaboration forged to reach dentists across the UK

    Portman Dental care join forces with the Bone Cancer Research Trust to help raise life-saving…

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  • 17 Sep 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust announce virtual conference for 2021

    For the first time, the conference will take place over 2 days and is open to registrants…

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  • 17 Sep 2021

    ​Yorkshire orthopaedic trainers and trainees, take on cycling challenge for their friend and colleague

    Latest figures released in 2021, as part of the first UK-wide report of incidence and…

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  • 6 Sep 2021

    The Bone Idols 2021 nominees revealed

    From exceptional fundraisers to leading healthcare professionals to pioneering surgeons…

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  • 27 Aug 2021

    ​Latest figures show an increase in overall survival rates for children with primary bone cancer

    Latest figures released in 2021, as part of the first UK-wide report of incidence and…

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  • 18 Aug 2021

    ​Research finds marker to predict prognosis in Ewing sarcoma

    New research funded by the Bone Cancer Research Trust has revealed a way to help identify…

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  • 13 Aug 2021

    New Patient & Public Involvement Panel - help shape the research we fund

    This exciting new volunteering opportunity is open to anyone with a lived experience of…

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  • 13 Aug 2021

    ​Introducing our Independent Scientific Advisory Panel

    The Bone Cancer Research Trust funds the highest quality research into primary bone cancer…

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  • 5 Aug 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust launch The Bone Idol Awards & nominations are now open!

    The only awards ceremony dedicated to recognising achievement in the primary bone cancer…

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  • 28 Jul 2021

    Community comes together in support of local teenager

    ​Lucy Verity was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in February 2021 and is currently undergoing…

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  • 26 Jul 2021

    ​Can we provide a scientific basis to enable personalised treatments for Ewing sarcoma patients?

    This new pioneering research project aims to increase understanding of the relationship…

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  • 21 Jul 2021

    The Bone Cancer Research Trust is the largest funder of primary bone cancer research in the UK

    Over the last 15 years, our aim has been to attract and support more researchers in the…

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  • 20 Jul 2021

    Mark's Palace2Castle400

    Mark Armstrong is running from Palace to Castle in memory of his mum who sadly passed…

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  • 16 Jul 2021

    15 Years of Research - Working Towards a Cure

    Bone Cancer Research Trust launch report to celebrate the impact and successes of research…

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  • 14 Jul 2021

    Kirsty shares how our virtual support group has supported her

    Kirsty was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in August 2019, and has shared how our weekly support…

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  • 14 Jul 2021

    Bone cancer research investment hits 18-year low

    The total investment made by all NCRI partners, specifically into bone cancer, was a mere…

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  • 8 Jul 2021

    £100,000 raised in memory of Sam Fitzsimmons

    Sam Fitzsimmons, also known as Fitzy by his friends and family, sadly passed away from…

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  • 30 Jun 2021

    ICONIC recruits over 100 patients

    In October 2019, our largest ever research project was launched, ICONIC, the UK’s first…

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  • 30 Jun 2021

    Research grant awarded which aims to develop new bone-seeking metal-based drugs to kill chemotherapy resistant osteosarcoma cells.

    This new innovative research project has been awarded to Dr Kogularamanan Suntharalingam…

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  • 30 Jun 2021

    Research finds a new mathematical model that can predict primary bone cancer type, which could lead to quicker diagnosis

    A European-wide collaboration, who have received funding from the Bone Cancer Research…

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  • 30 Jun 2021

    Exclusive interview with Dr Sandra Strauss, lead researcher for ICONIC

    ICONIC is the UK’s first age-inclusive osteosarcoma clinical trial, bringing together…

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  • 30 Jun 2021

    ICONIC Q&A with Laura Darwen

    In November 2020, Phoebe was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her leg at just 12-years-old.…

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  • 18 Jun 2021

    Devoted friend keeps his promise

    Charlie Smith is honouring his friend Sam Fitzsimmons, who sadly passed away from Ewing…

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  • 10 Jun 2021

    Financial Assistance Grants support over 100 patients and their families

    The Bone Cancer Research Trust has received over 100 requests for Financial Assistance…

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  • 10 Jun 2021

    ​5 in 5 Challenge

    5 marathons in 5 days to raise £5k in memory of Chris Chapman who passed away 5 years…

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  • 10 Jun 2021

    ​Going the extra mile

    Sam Brown is going the extra mile for his cousin, Toby.

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  • 10 Jun 2021

    Susan is Going Round in Circles… But why?

    Susan McKehon is taking on the huge challenge of walking a 'Virtual' St. James Way Pilgrimage…

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  • 3 Jun 2021

    New research grant awarded: Do EVs cause osteosarcoma metastasis?

    A newly awarded grant aims to better understand metastasis in osteosarcoma by studying…

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  • 28 May 2021

    Early Career Fellowship launched to strengthen primary bone cancer research in the UK

    Thanks to the fundraising efforts of our supporters, we are excited to announce the launch…

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  • 27 May 2021

    ​Running 300 Miles in May, in memory of beloved friend

    Jago Onians is running over 300 miles in May to raise vital funds for the Bone Cancer…

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  • 24 May 2021

    Best practice in medical and healthcare research awarded to the Bone Cancer Research Trust

    We are delighted to announce that the Bone Cancer Research Trust has received accreditation…

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  • 18 May 2021

    Rob's 50K run for Freddie

    Rob Duffy is running the challenging distance of 50K in just one day for 7-year-old Freddie,…

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  • 12 May 2021

    Can we utilise RNA technology, which has been used to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, to create a treatment for osteosarcoma?

    We are delighted to announce that we have awarded a new research project utilising RNA…

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  • 7 May 2021

    £1million donation to enable groundbreaking new osteosarcoma research programme

    We are delighted to announce that a new £1 million programme of research will be launched…

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  • 5 May 2021

    10k run in support of chondrosarcoma patient

    Friends and family take on 10k run in support of chondrosarcoma patient, Jason Deans and…

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  • 30 Apr 2021

    Bone Cancer Awareness Initiative wins first prize

    We are delighted to announce that the Bone Cancer Awareness Initiative has won first prize!

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  • 28 Apr 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust celebrates 15th anniversary with largest research grant call ever

    Thanks to the amazing fundraising efforts of the bone cancer community, we are increasing…

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  • 27 Apr 2021

    Floreat Montague Park Primary School celebrate ​Phoebe’s Day

    Catherine Harris, a teacher at Floreat Montague Park Primary School organised ‘Phoebe’s…

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  • 23 Apr 2021

    15 years of research impact

    To mark our 15th anniversary we look back and celebrate key research achievements that…

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  • 22 Apr 2021

    Help shape the Bone Cancer Research Trust's future

    Complete our new survey and help set our new priorities.

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  • 13 Apr 2021

    10-year-old Annabel’s BIG hair cut

    Annabel Frechou is raising vital funds for our life-saving research by losing her lovely…

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  • 6 Apr 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust invites supporters to join the Captain Tom 100

    Join Captain Tom's Army of Hope for bone cancer patients today!

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  • 25 Mar 2021

    Help us reach £15million during our 15th year

    When the Bone Cancer Research Trust was registered in 2006, we raised £176,144 in our…

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  • 18 Mar 2021

    St John’s Redboys take on backwards bear crawling challenge

    St John’s Redboys take on backwards bear crawling challenge in memory of their friend…

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  • 11 Mar 2021

    We interviewed Dr Finegan to find out more about her newly awarded adamantinoma research grant.

    We interviewed Dr Katherine Finegan from the University of Manchester, to find out more…

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  • 11 Mar 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust celebrates 15th anniversary with largest research grant call ever

    The call, which invites researchers to apply for research grants across a spectrum of…

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  • 10 Mar 2021

    Exclusive Interview with Professor Ian Lewis, one of our founding trustees

    We interviewed Professor Ian Lewis, one of the founding trustees of the Bone Cancer Research…

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  • 22 Feb 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust & Sarcoma UK launch Sarcoma Awareness Survey for Medical Students

    Two charities launch first ever collaboration to help educate medical students.

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  • 22 Feb 2021

    13-year-old Liv is cycling and running from Lands End to John O' Groats

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  • 3 Feb 2021

    Interview with Carolyn Langford, Head of Research, Audit and Development at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

    We interviewed Carolyn Langford, Head of Research, Audit and Development at the Royal…

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  • 1 Feb 2021

    Q&A with Dr Green on why collaboration is so important for the future of primary bone cancer treatments

    Dr Green explains more about why collaboration is important and how our Infrastructure…

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  • 1 Feb 2021

    Collaboration results in a breakthrough that could lead to kinder treatments for osteosarcoma patients

    Breakthrough that could lead to kinder treatments for osteosarcoma patients

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  • 29 Jan 2021

    Q&A with Professor Aykut Üren about our newly awarded and first ever international Ewing sarcoma research project

    We spoke to Professor Aykut Üren from Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA, about…

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  • 17 Jan 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust launch Financial Assistance Grants for patients

    Up to £170 is now available for every new primary bone cancer & tumour patient in the…

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