Families fund vital new research into rare blood cancer
New research into a rare type of leukaemia has been funded, thanks to several Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Funds.
Stanley's story
Stanley was diagnosed with group A posterior fossa ependymoma, a type of childhood brain tumour, when he was six years old. His mum, Kirsty, shares his story.
Connie's story
Connie was diagnosed with high-risk medulloblastoma, a childhood brain tumour, in October 2022. Her mum, Tina, shares her story.
New research highlights significant gaps in public awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer in children and young people
Only 32% of adult survey respondents felt confident in recognising cancer signs and symptoms in children, teenagers and young adults, according to newly published research.
How the variability of neuroblastoma makes it harder to cure
Cancer cells can have differences in how they survive, respond to treatment, and behave. This variability can help cancer cells survive and adapt, but it also makes doctors’ jobs much harder.
Raeyah's story
Raeyah was diagnosed with stage four, non favourable Wilms tumour at the age of three. She sadly passed away, aged four, in 2023. Her mum, Becky, shares her story.
Ellen's story
Ellen Bisci was just nine years old when she was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML) in 2005. Here, she shares her story to help raise awareness of the long-term impact of her cancer and its treatment.
Charlie's story
Sarah Jackson’s daughter Charlie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2011 when aged three. Here, Sarah tells us about the long-term effects of Charlie’s cancer and her treatment.
Alex's story
Alex Brownsdon, 40, is a research nurse and children's cancer survivor. She tells us about the impact of her cancer, the value of peer support and the importance of research.