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May 5, 2026, 7:06 pm

Volunteer drivers become a lifeline for cancer patients as costs soar, says Chai

Travel, parking and loss of income leave patients struggling to access vital support

By Michelle Rosenberg

Raffi Starkowitz. Post surgery recovery. Pic: Courtesy

November 14, 2025, 2:39 pm

£175k raised in two days to save four-year-old Raffi’s life

'Cheeky, funny and kind' boy was diagnosed with a brain tumour in March - with his mother now going through radiotherapy herself for stage 3 breast cancer

By Michelle Rosenberg

May 20, 2025, 4:03 pm

Prostate cancer support needs soar 120 percent in four years, new data reveals

Spike in demand linked to national rise in diagnoses and BRCA gene risk in Jewish men

By Annabel Sinclair

May 13, 2025, 10:51 am

Israeli study finds weight-loss jabs slash cancer risk ‘beyond’ benefits of weight loss alone

Landmark data shows GLP-1 drugs outperform surgery, as UK team plans huge trial to test cancer prevention potential

By Annabel Sinclair

A counsellor at Chai Cancer Care. Pic: BLAKE EZRA PHOTOGRAPHY LTD

March 25, 2025, 10:51 am

Record number of women turn to cancer support charity

New figures show 45% surge in appointments for women and a 170% increase in support group attendance

By Michelle Rosenberg

Chai's CEO Lisa Steele and Chai's Chaiman Louise Hager with the Medical Advisory Panel. September 2024

September 25, 2024, 11:43 am

Chai hosts a L’Chaim at The Wallace Collection

Supporters and trustees given heartfelt thanks for their support at historic London house museum

By Michelle Rosenberg

September 13, 2024, 9:58 am

Dame Esther Rantzen welcomes public panel’s support for assisted dying

The broadcaster and Childline founder, who is living with terminal cancer, described the current law as a “cruel mess”.

By Jewish News Reporter

July 12, 2024, 10:31 am

Community cut provides wigs for young cancer patients

Zichron Menachem hosts 'Summer Cut' fun day to support under 25's who have lost their hair to treatment

By Michelle Rosenberg

April 26, 2024, 11:01 am

Team Chai’s marathon efforts raise more than £22,500

Five runners took to the streets of London to raise vital funds for community cancer organisation

By Michelle Rosenberg

March 27, 2024, 5:26 pm

Warm wishes flood in for Princess of Wales

Prayers, love and support for her Royal Highness after her announcement that she is receiving treatment for cancer

By Jenni Frazer

February 12, 2024, 12:26 pm

OPINION: A personal reflection on cancer, courage and gratitude in the wake of King’s diagnosis

Alex Brummer, City Editor of the Daily Mail and chairman of the editorial board at Jewish News, on how Charles III's cancer battle mirrors his own.

By Alex Brummer

Chief Rabbi Mirvis speaking with Prince Charles during the funeral

February 6, 2024, 11:37 am

Chief Rabbi wishes King Charles a ‘refuah sheleima’ on behalf of entire community

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said in a statement he was 'saddened' to have learnt that Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer and had begun treatment

By Lee Harpin

April 14, 2023, 2:16 pm

Tears, fears and hope: 86-year-old fundraises by writing about living with cancer

Retired journalist David Davis from Bushey Heath hopes to raise £25k by diarising his battle against kidney cancer

By Michelle Rosenberg

Undated handout photo of Esther Rantzen who has said she is remaining "optimistic" after revealing she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

January 29, 2023, 4:15 pm

Dame Esther Rantzen remaining ‘optimistic’ following lung cancer diagnosis

The 82-year-old Jewish broadcaster, long-time activist and founder of charities Childline and The Silver Line, confirmed the news on Sunday.

By Jewish News Reporter

November 29, 2022, 1:51 pm

£3million and counting: Chai Cancer Care smashes fundraising target

Hundreds of children showed their blonde, blue, green and purple ambition to raise funds for Chai Cancer Care by dyeing their hair for the charity’s Big Impact weekend.

By Michelle Rosenberg

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