Supportive care is an area of children’s cancer care that has progressed significantly in recent decades. Dr Bob Phillips and Dr Jess Morgan, members of CCLG’s Supportive Care working group, explain just some of the ways it has improved to help patients and their families cope with their disease and the treatment of it.
Defining the molecular landscape of paediatric and adolescent acute leukaemia in Tanzania
The Little Princess Trust (LPT) forges important partnerships with other charities, such as CCLG, to further children’s cancer research. Its Chief Executive Phil Brace tells us how the LPT has come together with Cancer Research UK to help more young people access clinical trials.
Jake Andrade was first diagnosed with leukaemia as a 13-year-old, before relapsing aged 19. Now 21, he tells us about the goals he set to help him through his second treatment and recovery, and how he has published a book to help other young people with cancer
This year, for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM), CCLG has been working hard to raise awareness of the long-term impact of childhood cancer and its treatments.
Sarah Davis' daughter Emma was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) as a 12-year-old. She writes about the support the family received and the progress Emma has made since finishing treatment
Paediatric Clinical Psychologist at Birmingham Children’s Hospital & CCLG member
Teddy was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in September 2023 when he was just two-and-a-half-years old. His mum, Amy, shares his story.
Today on World Cancer Day (Tuesday 4 February) the UK Government have re-confirmed their commitment to delivering a National Cancer Plan for England and launched a call for evidence to inform the upcoming Plan.
