
Child Cancer Smart
We've launched Child Cancer Smart, an evidence-based public and professional awareness campaign to improve early diagnosis of cancer in children and teenagers.
It can be really hard to spot cancer in children. Learn more about the signs and symptoms.
Who we are
Expertise.

Without CCLG, I don't think I could do my job as well as I do. Being a member enables us to give the best care we can for our patients and their familiesDr Nicky Thorp, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie

Expert clinical work
Together with our professional members, we shape better treatment and care—developing guidelines, sharing expertise, offering advice, leading groundbreaking research, and creating essential resources and education for professionals.

Advising government policy
We use our expertise and influence to make things better. By campaigning, advocating and working alongside governments, the NHS, and other organisations, we’re pushing for progress and shaping a brighter future for young lives.

Trusted patient information
We provide trusted information and guidance for children and young people with cancer, their families, and everyone supporting them. Our expertise helps them navigate the challenges of cancer and its impact, offering reassurance and clarity when it’s needed most.
Progress.
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84 %
survival rate
in children compared to 20% in the 1960s, thanks to advances in research
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125
research projects
funded in the last ten years with the support of research partners

Community.
Leading powerful collaborations

Child Cancer Smart
A collaborative project which will measure, understand and improve the time it takes to diagnose children and young people with all cancers across the UK.

Children’s Cancer Priority Setting Partnership
Bringing together patients, families, professionals and families to improve outcomes for every type of cancer and ensure every child and young person goes on to lead a long, healthy, and happy life.
Latest News & Updates

Could it be cancer? National awareness campaign urges parents to trust their instincts on childhood symptoms
A new childhood cancer awareness campaign, Child Cancer Smart, has been launched today by CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association and researchers at the University of Nottingham aiming to speed up diagnosis and improve survival for children…

New research aims to understand and fight the mechanisms of Ewing sarcoma
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association is proud to be one of four charities co-funding a new research project that could pave the way to more effective and targeted treatments for a rare and aggressive type of bone cancer.

What’s it like raising money for childhood cancer research?
We spoke to three parents about their experiences running Special Named Funds and supporting research.