CCLG partners with NCRI to further childhood cancer research
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is proud to have become a partner of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI).
Family’s fundraising in memory of Ruby funds vital blood cancer research
A pioneering research project funded by a Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund is investigating how the wrong genes are being instructed in patients with T-cell leukaemia in the hope that the knowledge gleaned will inform treatments to stop cancer cells surviving.
CCLG releases impact report on its research into improving children’s cancer survival
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has published its first ever report showcasing the impact our research has had on driving forward pioneering breakthroughs into finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Fundraising wizards Cohen and Ava to take on fantastic fun run
A six-year-old boy who has recently finished treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma is set to take part in a special fundraising event in aid of a Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund set up in his name.
One Cancer Voice charities publish 10 tests the new ’10-year Cancer Plan’ must meet
In a statement released today (Wednesday, March 30), the One Cancer Voice charity coalition, of which Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is a member, has published 10 tests the Government’s new ‘10-year Cancer Plan’ must meet to succeed in delivering world-leading and transformative change.
UK childhood cancer experts gather for annual meeting
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) hosts its annual Winter Meeting next week (April 4-5), bringing together experts from across the childhood cancer community. The UK's leading children's cancer meeting for professionals returns for a two-day conference of essential updates on...
Family’s fundraising passes £250,000 raised in memory of Jake
A family fundraising in memory of their five-year-old son has now raised £250,000 for research into rhabdomyosarcoma. After Jake Ellis passed away from the soft tissue cancer in 2008, his parents, Jo-ann and Nick, set up Team Jake, a Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)...
Experts publish protocol to help speed up cancer diagnosis in children
Experts from the University of Nottingham have developed a protocol for clinicians around the world which will help to close the gap between diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer, and could increase the chance of survival from the disease.
ALLTogether-1 trial: Finding more effective leukaemia treatments for children
ALLTogether-1 is an international clinical trial looking at improving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Dr John Moppett, who oversees the trial in the UK, explains more.