My life as a childhood cancer researcher' with Dr Maria Niklison Chirou
Have you wondered how a researcher spends their time, or the highs and lows that come with working on children's cancer? We spoke to Maria about her work...
Heidi's story
Heidi was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) just two weeks before her 6th birthday in August 2022. Her mum, Lucy, shares her story.
Vital new resource for children’s cancer nurses launches
A crucial new education and training tool for nurses administering and handling systemic anti-cancer therapies has been launched, to standardise training and practice, and enable nurses to transfer their competency across NHS trusts if they moved jobs.
How much does childhood cancer research cost? Why do we fund it?
As a charity, CCLG has to carefully plan and balance how to spend our money so it will help children with cancer in the best way possible. Research is expensive, so find out why we do it...
Finding community during and after cancer treatment
Teens Unite Fighting Cancer supports teenagers and young adults living with cancer and its lasting effects. Roxanne Lawrance, CEO, explains how it aims to create a community so patients can support each other as they begin to rebuild their lives
A parent's view... finding belonging and acceptance
Claire Farish’s son, Max, was 11 years old when diagnosed with cancer in May 2021. She explains how her family initially felt isolated after his diagnosis, but eventually found hope, support and understanding after reaching out.
Finding peer support online
Naomi Shefford-Thomas is CCLG’s Information Executive and mum to Phoebe, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2016. She tells us how invaluable online support from other parents helped her navigate her daughter’s treatment and offers advice to others looking to find the same.
Songs, support and shared experiences: A very special type of choir
Leanne Connor & Dan Blamires are members of ‘Unity: The After Cure Choir’. They tell us how the choir provides patients from the Leeds long-term follow-up (LTFU) service with a warm and welcoming space to come together, have fun and support each other.
Back to basics: What different communities can offer to families affected by childhood cancer
Natalie Kisby is Head of Family Support at Candlelighters, a regional charity providing emotional, practical and financial support to families of children with cancer in Yorkshire. She discusses the importance and advantages of different communities in supporting families through childhood cancer.