Our ambition
Each year in the UK around 8,500 people are diagnosed with brain and central nervous system tumours.
Although the outlook varies greatly between different types of tumour, the current overall survival rates for malignant brain tumours are poor, only 15% of people will survive for five years or more after their diagnosis.
Beating brain tumours by supporting world-class research
Seve set up his Foundation in partnership with Cancer Research UK in 2009 to raise money for research into brain tumours.
Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest charity dedicated to cancer research. Their scientists and doctors have contributed to most of the world’s top cancer drugs and they pioneered the use of radiotherapy to treat cancer.
Within the field of brain tumours, Cancer Research UK contributed to the discovery of the drug Temozolomide. It is used worldwide to treat people with the most common type of brain tumour. Many thousands of people have benefited from treatment with this drug.
Why research is needed
There are around 100 different types of brain tumour and the tumour type, and where it develops, varies with age. Treatments that can be offered to patients will vary depending on the location, size and type of tumour. This complexity increases the need for good quality, broad-ranging research.
Cancer Research UK is a world leader in basic research, aiming to understand the fundamental biological processes that are at work in cancer cells. The knowledge gained from this work will help the Foundation to find new ways to tackle many different forms of the disease, including brain tumours.
With your support we will achieve Seve’s ambition and change the outlook for people diagnosed with brain tumours across the world.
“Seve’s experience brought a much needed spotlight onto brain cancer and Cancer Research UK was honoured to join forces with his Foundation to work towards our shared goal of beating brain cancer. It’s a huge challenge but one that Seve was committed to making a reality.”
Harpal Kumar, CEO Cancer Research UK