Imaging is central to diagnosing and monitoring solid cancers and scans are a key part of the patient and family journey. Different types of scans such as CT, MRI and PET, have all become commonplace in hospitals throughout the UK and children benefit from the accurate high-quality images they produce.
Sheila Cartwright, one of the first CCLG members and retired paediatric radiation oncologist, reflects on her career, and explains how LinkedIn allows her to keep up with developments in childhood cancer and reconnect with former patients.
Naomi Shefford-Thomas, CCLG Information Executive and mum to Phoebe, who underwent almost four years of treatment for neuroblastoma, answers your questions.
Prof Louis Chesler leads the Paediatric Oncology Experimental Medicine (POEM) Centre at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR). He tells us about some of the exciting digital innovations that have the potential to transform childhood cancer treatment.
Rachel Corbett’s daughter, Suki, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in January 2017, aged four. Rachel writes about spending Christmas in hospital and how the experience has changed how her and her family think of it.
We are delighted to announce that CCLG partner The Little Princess Trust has been accepted into membership of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC).
Fourteen fearless fundraisers are set to take on a skydive for a Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund in memory of a six-year-old Perthshire girl who passed away from cancer early last year.
Members and coaches at a Bedfordshire gym have been busy taking on and preparing for two incredible fitness challenges to raise thousands of pounds for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) and two other cancer charities.
A nine-year-old boy undergoing treatment for leukaemia has raised over £10,000 for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) by completing a sponsored walk.
