While standard chemotherapy and rituximab cure 95% of children with Burkitt lymphoma, current treatments carry severe side effects and relapses. Researchers are using different technologies to develop targeted drugs that improve cure rates for relapsed cases.
The first meeting of the new National Cancer Board takes place on 21 September, with CCLG Chief Executive Ashley Ball-Gamble as the lead for children and young people's cancers.
Jasmine Jones is Head of Operations at Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. She tells us how Latch supports families in Wales to carry the weight of a childhood cancer diagnosis with its bespoke emotional, practical and financial support.
Phoebe Scaife’s son, Barney, was diagnosed with bronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma when he was eight years old. Here, she tells us why it’s important to reach out for, find, and accept the right support, and how this can help.
Vicky Inglis is Head of Family Support Services at Solving Kids’ Cancer UK. She tells us how its bespoke coaching programme for parents and carers of children with cancer is helping to support their physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing.
Mat Waugh’s daughter, Kirsty, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2024 when she was only 10 years old. Here, he explains how Kirsty has shown resilience through her determination and dedication to helping others.
Amber was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was nine years old. Now 14, she tells us about the biggest challenges and what helped her through treatment.
Chris Badcock’s son, Sam, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019 when he was 11 years old. He tells us how cycling made a profound difference to his son's recovery and quality of life.
Kay Hunter Saber’s son, Ramsey, was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 14. She explains how they navigated his treatment and how writing helped her through his journey.
