Why seven childhood and young adult cancer diagnoses a day should matter to all of us
Article by Amelia Hughes, Student Volunteer, The Harry Kazmi Foundation Looking beyond the numbers to understand the impact on children, young adults and their families. Every day in the UK, seven young people aged between 13 and 24 hear the words, “You have cancer.” It is a statistic frequently quoted by charities, healthcare professionals and policymakers, yet […]
Literature review of Multi‑Agent Chemotherapy in Adolescent Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma: Effectiveness of Vincristine, Actinomycin D, Doxorubicin and Ifosfamide
This peer-reviewed article explores the role and effectiveness of multi-agent chemotherapy in the treatment of adolescent Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS), one of the most aggressive and challenging childhood and young adult cancers. The review examines current treatment approaches, therapeutic outcomes, and the ongoing need for improved research and innovation to enhance survival and quality of life […]
Sarcoma: The Cancer most people have never heard of and why that needs to change
By Emily Carter – PhD Student in Oncology and Health Advocacy Volunteer, The Harry Kazmi Foundation Closing the awareness gap in rare cancers Most people can name several forms of cancer without hesitation. Breast cancer, lung cancer, leukaemia, and skin cancer are all deeply embedded within public awareness through news headlines, charity campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and everyday […]