Ro Cartwright was diagnosed with cancer in 1968, aged eight. Now 63, she reflects on her experiences, including the difference in treatment and care seen today, and how more has come to be learnt about the long-term effects of children’s cancer.
Not only do children get different types of cancer, but there are also big differences in the treatment, diagnosis, and causes of their cancer. Find out more about these differences...
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)’s successful research-funding partnership with the Little Princess Trust (LPT) has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony.
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) hosted its inaugural Research Discovery Day last week (20 September), to offer valuable insight into the research it funds to families and supporters.
UK employees at World Duty Free (WDF), which is part of leading global travel retailer Dufry, have raised an incredible £100,000 for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) in just 18 months.
The Little Princess Trust (LPT) has just announced the successful funding of three ground-breaking research projects as part of the first New Ideas grant scheme, awarded in partnership with Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG).
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has partnered with the Harley Staples Cancer Trust (HSCT) to fund crucial new research into why leukaemia relapses.
Cancer treatments like radiotherapy can cause problems because they can harm healthy body cells as well as cancer cells. But what damage does it do and why does it matter?
A recent public survey undertaken by Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has found that nearly 60% of childhood cancer survivors are faced with a range of health challenges, with the biggest impact on emotional and mental health.
