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Carina Berg and Tord to host the Children’s Cancer Gala again

Carina Berg will host the Children's Cancer Gala for the eleventh time this fall. She will be accompanied by the puppet Tord.

Mirjam had cancer twice, then came the rescue

After more than a year of grueling treatment, Mirjam Troedsson's family began planning for life after the disease. Then the phone rang. The cancer was back. "It just made my stomach churn," said Mirjam Troedsson's mother, Gabriella Nevala.

More children are surviving cancer, even difficult diagnoses

Advances in research and healthcare have led to better treatment of childhood cancer. We're constantly gaining percentage points. Now we're seeing a real upturn even for the worst diagnoses, and that is especially encouraging, says Per Kogner, professor and pediatric oncologist.

Carina Berg Hosts Children's Cancer Gala for Tenth Year

Nine times previously has Carina Berg hosted the Children's Cancer Gala. And it will be a tenth. On September 29, she will lead the gala which will be broadcast live from Berns in Stockholm on Viaplay and TV3.

Swedes Donate Record 12.2 Billion Kronor to Non-Profits in 2024

We Swedes are generous. In 2024, donations to non-profit organizations amounted to 12.2 kronor – and every fifth collected krona comes from inherited gifts. It's obvious, says 77-year-old Rune Lindohf, who leaves half of his estate to something heartfelt.

Better diagnostics for childhood cancer may become routine

Whole-genome sequencing can soon become a reality throughout Sweden. Three regions have already introduced a diagnostic method that, according to researchers, leads to more tailored treatments for childhood cancer, writes Dagens Nyheter.

Carina Berg hosts this year's Children's Cancer Gala