How schools can adapt to flexible learning
Sophie Barclay was 15 when diagnosed with a brain tumour, making schooling and exams difficult. Now 18, she tells us how, with the support of her school, she has received a conditional offer for university.
CCLG Special Named Funds fund new leukaemia research through partnership with VIVO Biobank
New research into acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has been funded, thanks to two Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Funds.
How international clinical trials help children with rare cancers
Researching rare cancers can be very difficult, because researchers need lots of data to work on. In atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumours, the latest clinical trial has been vital for new research.
New research tool gives insights into the origins of childhood neuroblastoma
Research projects funded through the CCLG Research Funding Network have contributed to a new tool for neuroblastoma research.
CCLG teams up with VIVO Biobank to fund exciting new research
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has funded four new research projects as part of a brand-new initiative that will help provide researchers in the early stages of their career with vital experience.
The difference between palliative care and end-of-life care for children with cancer
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, there are a lot of new terms, questions, and concerns. Palliative care can sound scary, but it covers far more than just end-of-life care...
‘Why I research teenage and young adult cancer’ – with Dr Nicola Hughes
April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. We caught up with one of TYAC’s researchers, Dr Nicola Hughes, to learn more about cancer research for young people.
Team Early Bird tackle Plymouth half marathon
A group of colleagues at a Plymouth café are set to take on the city’s half marathon to raise funds for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) and Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC).
CCLG celebrates excellence with Member and Research Awards
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) hosted its annual Member Awards ceremony last night (April 22).