CCLG Research Talks: Our journey into childhood leukaemia research
Dr Cristina Pina and Dr Sabrina Tosi share how perseverance, new technologies, and collaboration can help children with leukaemia.
James's story
James was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour, in 2024 when he was seven years old. His mum, Katie, shares his story.
‘The inspiration behind my childhood leukaemia research’ – with Dr Rhys Morgan
International Childhood Cancer Day happens every year on 15 February. This year, we caught up with Little Princess Trust-funded researcher Dr Rhys Morgan.
New research highlights urgent need for greater awareness to aid early diagnosis of bone cancers in young people
The CCLG-funded Childhood Cancer Smart project has published a paper today calling for greater awareness of the symptoms of bone cancers in children and young adults.
Making progress: CCLG’s research journey
First formed to establish clinical trials in childhood cancer, research has always been an integral part of CCLG’s work. Ellie Ellicott, CCLG Research Communications Executive, tells us more about its research journey and how the experiences of those that matter the most are helping shape future directions.
60 seconds with Dr Vikki Langford
Paediatric Clinical Psychologist at Birmingham Children’s Hospital & CCLG member
Living beyond childhood cancer and its treatments
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.
Making progress and bouncing back after a cancer diagnosis
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
How huge funding is helping support children’s cancer research units
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.