Leading charity reveals major gaps in UK childhood cancer research funding
A new charity report has revealed major gaps in childhood cancer research funding despite strong investment in treatment development.
CCLG celebrates excellence with annual awards (March 2026)
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association hosted its annual Member Awards ceremony last night (March 16). And, earlier in the day at its Annual Conference, CCLG also recognised the pioneering work of its researchers, as they help to drive progress in children and young people’s cancer research.
Newcastle PhD researcher prepares to run marathon to raise funds for CCLG
A PhD researcher at Newcastle University has been inspired by her work to take on the Edinburgh Marathon in May to raise funds for CCLG: The Children & Young People's Cancer Association.
UK children and young people’s cancer experts set to come together for CCLG Annual Conference
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association hosts its Annual Conference next week (March 16-17), bringing together experts from across the children and young people’s cancer community.
CCLG Advanced Clinical Practitioner Special Interest Group position statement to the BMA
This position statement is submitted by the Advanced Clinical Practitioners Special Interest Group (ACP SIG) of CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association. It is supported by CCLG and is issued in response to the publication ‘Preventing doctor substitution’ issued 29th January 2026 by the BMA.
Mansfield family’s fundraising in memory of “kind and brave” 11-year-old fuels childhood leukaemia research
A Mansfield family’s fundraising in memory of their 11-year-old son and brother has helped fund two new research projects into childhood acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
Don’t wait to reach out for help
Jude Solley was diagnosed with mixed-phenotype acute leukaemia (MPAL) in 2021 aged 16. Now, 21, he explains how this caused him to struggle with body image issues, why he decided to reach out for help, and why he advises others to do the same as soon as possible.
The impact of treatment on body image: helping young people move forward with hope
Dr Nicola O'Donnell is a health psychologist and a researcher at the University of York. Here, she tells us about her research into the impact of retinoblastoma treatment on survivors’ body image and how her team is taking it forward to help those treated for other childhood cancers.
What is body image and how can you support your child?
Dr Rebecca Mulholland is Senior Clinical Psychologist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Here, she explains how a child or young person might feel about changes to their appearance due to treatment, and how you can support them.