Chris Lucas Trust started fundraising over 20 years, and 16 years in partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is funding research into Rhabdomyosarcoma. Headed by Professor Janet Shipley, in collaboration with the Royal Marsden Hospital (RMH). The ICR, together with its clinical partner, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, forms the largest comprehensive cancer research.in Europe.

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Sarcomas are cancers that can resemble bone or soft tissues. Rhabdomyosarcomas are the most common soft tissue sarcomas that occur in children and they tend to look like developing muscle or fibrous tissue. It is a highly aggressive form of childhood cancer with a variety of subtypes such as embryonal and alveolar which influence the outcome. They can originate in almost any part of the body and are commonly seen in the head and neck, abdomen, chest and bladder. There are around 70 new cases in the UK each year.