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Clinical Psychologist at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) talks to us about her work.

In an effort to improve the physical and mental health of young people diagnosed with or treated for a brain tumour, the ACT Now study (funded by The Brain Tumour Charity), is investigating whether a psychological therapy called ‘acceptance and commitment therapy’ (ACT) is both useful and possible.

Caitlin Shorricks’ daughter Theía was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in May 2020. She explains how a special vest she created to protect Theia is now helping other families caring for children with cancer.

Kate Beddow uses types of complementary therapies such as Reiki and journalling to help the wellbeing of families affected by childhood cancer. Here, she tells us more.

Complementary therapies can play a part in supporting children and teenagers through treatment by offering relaxation and calmness. They are typically used alongside a patient’s standard medical treatment and though they do not treat or cure cancer, they can offer relief from symptoms and help promote feelings or emotional or physical wellbeing.

Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is proud to have become a partner of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI).

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.

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.

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.