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Will Burchell

@willburchell.bsky.social

Chief Executive - Bone Cancer Research Trust @bcrt-uk.bsky.social

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Two new studies, one shared goal: spotting primary bone cancer earlier.

Together with our friends at @sarcoma.org.uk, we are proud to fund this crucial work that could transform early diagnosis 🀝

Read more: ow.ly/erXe50VOyFh

#Research #UntilTheresACure

28.05.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
A bird's-eye view of the Palace of Westminster.

A bird's-eye view of the Palace of Westminster.

Bone cancer patients deserve better.

That's why we’ve submitted our recommendations for the new #NationalCancerPlan πŸ“‘

Key asks include:
- Early diagnosis & referrals
- More funding for research
- Equal access to treatments

Read our full submission: ow.ly/KyC850VSpT5

#Policy #UntilTheresACure

14.05.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heartbreak as woman, 25, dies after lower back pain misdiagnosed as sciatica A WOMAN whose back pain was misdiagnosed as sciatica died from bone cancer less than a year after a tumour was found in her pelvis. β€œAthletic” Kate Drummond, 25, was β€œfit and heal…

This April, we're proud to see Kate's story featured in the Sun, @the-independent.com and the Daily Mail πŸ—žοΈ

Kate's family shared her journey to highlight the importance of an accurate, timely diagnosis.

Visit: ow.ly/WlyT50VEFVb

#TYACAM #TYACancer #Awareness #UntilTheresACure

21.04.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A 3D illustration of cancer cells migrating to other tissues and organs, creating metastasis. At the bottom third of the image is the Bone Cancer Research Trust logo to the left and CCLG's logo to the right.

A 3D illustration of cancer cells migrating to other tissues and organs, creating metastasis. At the bottom third of the image is the Bone Cancer Research Trust logo to the left and CCLG's logo to the right.

We are proud to announce a new co-funded research project with @cclguk.bsky.social πŸ§ͺ

The study, led by Dr Pardo @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, will replicate osteosarcoma cells travelling through the bloodstream to understand how this aggressive bone cancer spreads.

Visit: ow.ly/3vx250VACeu

15.04.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Appreciate the good people at @forestfocuspod.bsky.social giving a shout out to my @bcrt-uk.bsky.social 100km walk fundraiser. Stick a tenner on Forest making the Champions League, then donate a tenner to support an amazing cause here - www.justgiving.com/page/will-bu... 🧑 πŸŒ³πŸ”΄βšͺ️

10.04.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic displaying the logos of the following charities side-by-side: BCRT, Cancer Research UK, Candlelighters, CCLG, Dragonfly Cancer Trust, Ella Dawson Foundation, Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust, Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, It’s In The Bag, Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund, The Little Princess Trust, Lymphoma Action, Neuroblastoma UK, Project Youth Cancer, Sarcoma UK, Solving Kids Cancer, Teens Unite Fighting Cancer, Tom Bowdidge Foundation and Young Lives vs Cancer.

A graphic displaying the logos of the following charities side-by-side: BCRT, Cancer Research UK, Candlelighters, CCLG, Dragonfly Cancer Trust, Ella Dawson Foundation, Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust, Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, It’s In The Bag, Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund, The Little Princess Trust, Lymphoma Action, Neuroblastoma UK, Project Youth Cancer, Sarcoma UK, Solving Kids Cancer, Teens Unite Fighting Cancer, Tom Bowdidge Foundation and Young Lives vs Cancer.

Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month is here!

This April, we’re partnering with 18 other charities to ensure teenagers and young adults (TYAs) receive the treatment they both need and deserve πŸŽ—οΈ

Visit: ow.ly/6z5750VqzJ2

#UntilTheresACure

03.04.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Squaring up to death after my cancer diagnosis gave me a deeper appreciation of life | Matt Forde I’m with Lauren Laverne: surviving the disease can lead to a newfound resilience and love of simply being alive

I've written in today's Observer about how my experience of cancer has made me love life even more.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

30.03.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

Forest. Are. Magic. #nffc

29.03.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A brilliant, heartwarming and moving discussion. So proud to have Matt as a @bcrt-uk.bsky.social ambassador. He is a special man. 🧑

24.03.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I had the pleasure of spending time with James, Rachel and Miles from Hannah’s Willberry Wonder Pony Charity today, exploring how we can continue to work together to advance our shared vision for kinder and more effective treatments for #osteosarcoma patients. Watch this space. @bcrt-uk.bsky.social

14.03.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I can think of no better reason for my first post than to say how happy I am about this. 🧑

Matt is a lovely man, passionate about @bcrt-uk.bsky.social and loves the reds too - bonus! πŸŒ³πŸ”΄βšͺ️

Welcome to #teambones.

11.03.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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