Cancer Control
Transforming the lives of those with life-threatening illnesses in the following ways:
1. THERAPY
New therapies now give children with cancer a real chance to live. A procedure such as a bone marrow transplant can often represent the last chance of survival for many patients. Wherever possible, we try to respond to the needs of children suffering from life-threatening diseases. In cases where these are not provided by the State, urgent and emergency rehabilitation and treatment are funded via our partners.
2. RESEARCH
We are working with clinical and research teams working on the causes and early detection of cancers, different treatments and their side effects. It is our aim to commission projects which improve diagnoses and treatments, minimise effects of invasive treatment and reach more patients more quickly.
3. EQUIPMENT
Every year, in increasing numbers, patients with rare cancers are able to receive advanced diagnostics, treatment and post-therapy monitoring. With the equipment the Foundation has provided, doctors can now harness the advances in surgical techniques, chemical and biological therapies. Patients are now treated more accurately, resulting in a better chance of cure and significantly reduced side effects of therapy.
4. ADVOCACY
We will continue to apply pressure on those who influence policy. In April the Foundation, together with the London Evening Standard newspaper, held the first symposium on philanthropy, exploring what motivates people to give. This is an area where we will increase our activity in Russia and the UK.
5. TRAINING
The development of the Raisa Gorbachev Scholarship is an exciting development and will promote the sharing of best practice, information and expertise.
