Does bone cancer in young people need a more targeted type of immunotherapy?
Osteosarcoma needs intensive treatment and can become untreatable for around half of patients. Immunotherapy could be a tempting new option for these patients.
CCLG funds allied health professional research to improve childhood cancer care
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group has funded two new research projects that support non-traditional researchers trying to improve childhood cancer care.
Spotlight on our childhood cancer experts in Southampton
In the UK and Ireland, over 100 childhood cancer researchers have been funded through CCLG. But what are they working on? Let's take a trip to Southampton to find out...
Joining forces to launch the North Star vision for children and young people diagnosed with cancer
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has come together with Young Lives vs Cancer, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, and Teenage Cancer Trust to ensure children and young people with cancer get the care and support they deserve.
Family learns about their funded research through Leeds lab visit
The family behind the Harley Staples Cancer Trust (HSCT) visited the University of Leeds earlier this week to learn more about acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) research they funded through Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) in 2023.
New leukaemia research funded in memory of Enfield schoolboy
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group Special Named Fund, A Goal for Sam, funds new leukaemia research.
What is it like getting involved in childhood cancer research as a parent?
There is a lot more to research than just scientists in white lab coats. We caught up with some of the amazing parents who help shape the direction of childhood cancer research.
"The first day back at school was scary, but exciting"
Lily Morris was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in 2022 aged 15. Now 16, she tells us about its impact on her GCSE preparations, and the support she’s received from her school and friends as she transitioned back into full-time education.
A parent's view... Facing challenges with the education system
Lauren Bryce’s son, Alfie, had just begun his final year of school when he was diagnosed with leukaemia, aged 15. Here, she tells us about their struggles with the education system after his diagnosis and what could have helped him as he prepared to take his GCSEs.