KidsCan was established in late 2002 specifically to support research into new and improved treatments for children with cancer. We are a national charity, based in Salford, researching a high profile disease. Our scientists are looking for treatments which are less damaging to the bodies of children and young adults. They aim to reduce both short and long term damaging side effects whilst retaining the effectiveness of many current treatments. The work carried out within the KidsCan laboratories covers a range of activities from basic research into new treatments, through to applied research focused on improving the outcome of therapies currently used in the treatment of children with cancer.