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Will Burchell
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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
May 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Bone cancer patients deserve better.

That's why we’ve submitted our recommendations for the new #NationalCancerPlan 📑

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

Read our full submission: ow.ly/KyC850VSpT5

#Policy #UntilTheresACure
May 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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This April, we're proud to see Kate's story featured in the Sun, @the-independent.com and the Daily Mail 🗞️

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

Visit: ow.ly/WlyT50VEFVb

#TYACAM #TYACancer #Awareness #UntilTheresACure
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. “Athletic” Kate Drummond, 25, was “fit and heal…
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April 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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We are proud to announce a new co-funded research project with @cclguk.bsky.social 🧪

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
April 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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... 🧡 🌳🔴⚪️
April 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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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 🎗️

Visit: ow.ly/6z5750VqzJ2

#UntilTheresACure
April 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Reposted by Will Burchell
I've written in today's Observer about how my experience of cancer has made me love life even more.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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
www.theguardian.com
March 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Forest. Are. Magic. #nffc
March 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A brilliant, heartwarming and moving discussion. So proud to have Matt as a @bcrt-uk.bsky.social ambassador. He is a special man. 🧡
March 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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
March 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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! 🌳🔴⚪️

Welcome to #teambones.
I’m proud to have become an ambassador for
@bcrt-uk.bsky.social.

They’re trying to find a cure for bone cancer.

If you’ve seen me on tour you’ll know I’ve been collecting for them.

We’ve already raised over £8k!

If you’d like to donate, here’s a link:

donate.bcrt.org.uk/appeal/index...
Bone Cancer Research | Donation
donate.bcrt.org.uk
March 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM