Ruby Abramow was first diagnosed with a rare head and neck cancer aged nine, before relapsing in 2019, when she was 14. Now 19, she tells us how a new, supportive environment gave her the fresh start she needed to take back control of her disrupted education.
Emily Varley, a school special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) based in Leicestershire
Gail Beaumont, a dedicated hospital teacher at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, shares insights into her unique role in providing education and support to young patients during their hospital stays.
Sophie Barclay was 15 when diagnosed with a brain tumour, making schooling and exams difficult. Now 18, she tells us how, with the support of her school, she has received a conditional offer for university.
New research into acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has been funded, thanks to two Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Funds.
Researching rare cancers can be very difficult, because researchers need lots of data to work on. In atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumours, the latest clinical trial has been vital for new research.
Research projects funded through the CCLG Research Funding Network have contributed to a new tool for neuroblastoma research.
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has funded four new research projects as part of a brand-new initiative that will help provide researchers in the early stages of their career with vital experience.
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, there are a lot of new terms, questions, and concerns. Palliative care can sound scary, but it covers far more than just end-of-life care...
