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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125research 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
Son who was treated for leukaemia inspires family’s fundraising and bid to raise awareness
A family whose son was treated for leukaemia is raising awareness of the disease and funds for research into improving treatments for it.
Ezra's story
Ezra was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, when six years old in June 2024. His mum, Rhiannon, shares his story.
CCLG Research Talks: How did children and families help set childhood cancer research priorities?
Susie Aldiss talks about the top ten research priorities in childhood cancer and what's next for this project.