Lucy had BRAF-mutant (BRAFMut) colorectal cancer which occurs in less than 10% of bowel cancer patients. It is our (Lucy's family's) wish to raise the awareness of this particular type of cancer to help improve earlier diagnosis, and also raise funds in Lucy's name in order to fund research into finding a cure to help save and extend the lives of others rather than have them cruelly taken from their loved ones far too early. Patients with BRAF-mutant (BRAFMut) colorectal cancer (CRC) have a poor prognosis and, as a group, clearly have an unmet need for improved therapeutic options. Appropriately identifying and treating patients with BRAF CRC remains a particularly challenging clinical undertaking. The need for further understanding of this disease's pathogenesis, pathways, of metastasis and novel approaches to treatment is only amplified by the aggressive clinical phenotype with which the disease manifests. During the past decade, we have seen far-reaching advances in the field of targeted therapeutics; yet, the success that has been realized by targeting BRAF in other malignancies, such as malignant melanoma, remains elusive in CRC. The funds raised in Lucy's memory will be ring-fenced specifically for research in this field but will sit under the established charity, Bowel & Cancer Research (Registered Charity 1119105). Lucy's family will be able to direct how the funds will be used and will be kept up to date on the results of any research so that something good can hopefully come out of such a tragic and devastating end of life. Your memories of Lucy and indeed your generosity to help establish this fund is gratefully appreciated.

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