European Research Council (ERCFeb 17, 2023

Are there 'super' stem cells that protect childhood cancer survivors from developing a secondary #cancer? ERC-funded Ruben van Boxtel @prinsesmaximac is trying to find answers 👉 https://europa.eu/!cTYhwM

@BoxtelLab #MissionCancer #EUCancerPlan #ThroughTheirHands #ICCD2023

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/ERC_Research/status/1626506782649745409

The shadow side of cancer treatment

Survival rates of childhood cancers have improved remarkably, but treatments can also cause long-term health problems. Ruben van Boxtel is researching DNA mutations in the healthy blood cells of leukaemia patients to offset any detrimental effects.

ERC
jaz  Feb 15, 2023

💞 This week's #MercherMindful falls on #ThroughTheirHands - International Childhood #Cancer Day

Today is dedicated to helping raise awareness for childhood cancer and to help show support for young people that have been diagnosed.

This year, the #ICCD plan for action pays tribute to the positive impact of families and caregivers on the lives of children and adolescents with cancer.

Add your handprint of support to the 2,700 messages of support here: https://iccd.care/en-us/viewglobal

#MidWeekMindful

International Childhood Cancer Day - Better Survival is achievable #throughourhands

In 2021, the 20th Edition of ICCD, with its theme, #throughourhands, gives tribute to the children and young people with cancer, their bravery, their courage , their resiliency; it also recognizes the mark their lives leave on the world and how they shape our shared future​