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The Anticancer Fund fills in the blank spaces in cancer research, to deliver more and better treatments.
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Imagine that you are faced with cancer...

A cancer diagnosis turns your world, and that of your loved ones, upside down.
Help us be a compass when cancer makes everything difficult, and join the crowdfunding.
 
Crowdfunding campaign My Cancer Navigator 2024 (2)

At a glance

29 ongoing clinical trials
1,6 million euros invested in research (in 2023)
1.466 patients supported (last 5 years)
90 scientific publications

Manifesto 2024

Making Europe a leader in the development of innovative, impactful and affordable cancer treatments

The current research in oncology focuses on developing new cures with substantial financial returns. Europe urgently requires a pathway to bring treatments— lacking commercial appeal such as surgery, radiotherapy, and drugs used off-label —to patients.

Read the Manifesto 2024 of the Anticancer Fund

Discover our latest news

Pancreatic cancer - joint event Anticancer Fund and Pancreatic Cancer Europe

Pancreatic cancer: joint efforts with Pancreatic Cancer Europe for more therapies

On June 25, 2024, Santiago de Compostela will host a gathering of experts aimed at enhancing treatment options for patients with pancreatic cancer.

Organised by the Anticancer Fund and Pancreatic Cancer Europe, and supported by the European Pancreatic Club, this Multistakeholder Meeting seeks to foster an inclusive dialogue among professionals.

Propranolol in clinical trial angiosarcoma

Exploring beta-blocker propranolol in angiosarcoma treatment

A clinical trial investigated propranolol, commonly used for high blood pressure, as a potential treatment for angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Funded by the Anticancer Fund, the study explored whether propranolol could help control tumour growth before traditional treatments start, aiming to increase the chances of survival.

#iDR24 - An international conference to move drug repurposing forward

The Anticancer Fund champions drug repurposing for cancer at the #iDR24 conference, taking place on March 6 and 7, 2024 in Barcelona. Identifying new uses for existing medicines, represents a significative opportunity for cancer patients.

Childhood solid tumours: first results of paediatric Metro-PD1-study

We present the initial findings of the French-Belgian Metro-PD1 study testing a treatment with nivolumab in combination with metronomic chemotherapy in children and adolescents with relapsing/refractory solid tumours. The study reveals new possible treatment avenues for paediatric solid tumours. The results were published in the European Journal of Cancer.

Dive into our blogs

Food and cancer
Patient question

Can a diet cure your cancer?

Catalysing cancer research: the value of transparent clinical trial data
Science highlights

Catalysing cancer research: the value of transparent clinical trial data

Patient question

The truth about homeopathy and cancer: should you try it?

pioneer trial
Science highlights

Breast cancer research: unlocking novel treatment approaches