“Choosing your own path gives you a little bit of control when you don’t have much of it”
Abby Maxwell was diagnosed with blood cancer aged 22 in 2023 and shares with us what helped her during her treatment.
“Resilience isn’t about being strong all the time – it’s finding ways to move forward even in the darkest moments”
Stacey Bark’s daughter, Florrie, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia aged five in 2022. Here, Stacey explains how their family navigated cancer and some of the serious complications of Florrie’s treatment and what resilience means to them.
"I thought leukaemia was the only cancer children could get."
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke to Katherine about her daughter Helena’s story, her experience as a member of CCLG’s Information Review Panel and other projects, and how getting involved has given her a sense of purpose.
"Before George was diagnosed, we knew nothing about childhood cancer."
Lisa Radcliffe is a member of CCLG's Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group, where she uses her lived experience to help researchers shape and improve their work.
Bertie's story
Bertie was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) in May 2024 on his 11th birthday. Bertie finished his treatment in June 2026.
Braidy's story
Braidy was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2025 while pregnant. Here, she shares how she navigated treatment, while pregnant and as a new mum, and why she wants to raise awareness.
Dad set to take on Scottish Half Marathon to support schoolboy son treated for cancer
A Perthshire dad is taking on the Scottish Half Marathon in support of his nine-year-old son who has recently finished cancer treatment for a second time and to “create a positive action out of difficult times” by fundraising for research into the disease.
World Duty Free reach huge fundraising milestone for CCLG: The Children & Young People's Cancer Association
UK team members at World Duty Free (WDF), part of Avolta, the leading global travel retail and food and beverage player, have now raised more than £400,000 for CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association.
How do clinical trials actually work?
Trials test everything from medicines to surgeries and changes to the standard of care. They are the culmination of years of research and can only happen when there is already a great deal of evidence. But how do they actually work?