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Dr Ren Manias, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Southampton General Hospital, explains what happens and why when doctors find it difficult to diagnose a child’s cancer.

60 seconds with Dr Madhumita Dandapani Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham

At the Fisher Lab at UCL, we are trying to find a better treatment that specifically attacks osteosarcoma cells, to better fight cancer and reduce the burden of side effects. We think that immunotherapy could be the right treatment because it trains cells from the immune system, called T Cells, to fight cancer and has been very successful in other cancers.

National advisory panels (NAPs) advise teams on the best treatments for complicated cancers. Dr Jessica Bate, a consultant paediatric oncologist at University Hospital Southampton, explains more and tells us about her recent research evaluating their impact

Will Jubb was two years old when diagnosed with eye cancer in 1999. Now 26, he tells us about the challenges he overcame to become a professional rugby player and how he hopes that he can inspire others.

Claire Farish’s son, Max, was 11 years old when diagnosed with cancer in May 2021. She explains how her family initially felt isolated after his diagnosis, but eventually found hope, support and understanding after reaching out.

Leanne Connor & Dan Blamires are members of ‘Unity: The After Cure Choir’. They tell us how the choir provides patients from the Leeds long-term follow-up (LTFU) service with a warm and welcoming space to come together, have fun and support each other.

Dr Ren Manias, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Southampton General Hospital and Contact's new medical adviser

Ceri Hogg is a research clinical nurse specialist, CCLG member and co-chair of the national Children’s Cancer Research Nurses Group (CCRNG). Here, she tells us what being part of CCLG’s professional community means to her and the benefits it brings.