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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

The research team that developed a new technology that makes it possible to destroy cancerous tumours.
Credit: Tel Aviv University

November 24, 2022, 11:57 am

Cancer breakthrough? Israeli scientists develop method to ‘destroy’ tumours

The scientific advance at Tel Aviv University is based on targeting tumours by using a combination of ultrasound and injection of nano-bubbles into the bloodstream

By Jotam Confino in Israel

October 27, 2022, 1:58 pm

OPINION: The unsung army on the front line of the battle against cancer

From research to prevention to caring for a loved one to raising funds, Simi Ben Hur says we really are all in this together when it comes to fighting the disease

By Simi Ben Hur

Juliet Coffer walked 4,100 metres in a month despite her incurable condition.

September 6, 2022, 4:58 pm

‘Brave and wonderful’ fundraiser with incurable lung condition mourned

Juliet Coffer, who lived in Hampshire, had sarcoidosis, which affects breathing and life expectancy, and rose to national prominence in her bid to raise awareness.

By Adam Decker

May 20, 2022, 2:32 pm

Muswell Hill cancer campaigner hero is recognised with award from Prime Minister

Twice-treated patient wins Points of Light Award for work helping young patients catch up on education they miss

By Toby Porter

Chancellor Sajid Javid at Conservative Friends of Israel conference

March 24, 2022, 10:40 am

Exclusive: Javid asks JN readers for help with 10 year ‘war on cancer’ plan

In appeal to Charedi community, Health Secretary asks for 'better ways' to reach women for cancer screening

By Lee Harpin

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