The North Star Cancer Collective is a system-wide movement, bringing together people and organisations to improve cancer care for children, young people and their families. Guided by evidence, the North Star Cancer Collective works across the system – not just within individual organisations – to create a better future.
Chelsey Rowntree, Youth Support Worker at Candlelighters, shares what her work involves, what inspires her, and the difference supporting children and families affected by cancer makes to her every day.
Katie Oates was three years old when diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2009. Now 19, she tells us how her cancer and its treatment shaped her relationship with her appearance and how she has learnt to be proud of her body.
Research focus: Enhancing CAR T-cell expansion and prolonged persistence for the effective treatment of paediatric medulloblastoma
Toby Clough was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma as a toddler in 2008, with the effects of his treatment altering the appearance of his eye. Now 19, he describes the challenges he’s faced growing up, and what has helped him.
Ellen Vance’s son, Todd, was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged seven in 2008. She tells us about the impact that hair loss had on Todd, and how, inspired by the support their own family received, she and her husband, Simon, set up their own charity to help others navigating a similar path.
Madison Joyce was 22 years old when diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Now 32, she tells us about the challenges she faced with her body image, how she overcame them, and what life looks like now.
A Staplehurst lady’s fundraising in memory of her “cheeky, mischievous” three-year-old nephew has helped support vital new childhood cancer research.
New cancer treatments take a long time and a lot of money to develop. So, what if we could use existing drugs from other conditions to kill cancer cells?
