Surprising science - how diabetes drugs could treat childhood leukaemia
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?
New research aims to transform treatment for babies and children with aggressive blood cancers
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association is proud to announce a £600,000 collaboration with Blood Cancer UK that is funding vital new childhood leukaemia research.
CCLG Research Talks: Why use artificial intelligence with childhood cancer scans?
We talk to Dr Heather Rose about how artificial intelligence could help doctors diagnose brain tumours more quickly and accurately.
The National Cancer Plan: a step forward for children and young people with cancer
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association welcomes the publication of the government’s National Cancer Plan (NCP) for England, which represents a significant opportunity to improve outcomes and experiences for everyone affected by cancer.
Childhood cancer charities unite to fund £700,000 of paediatric cancer research
Children with Cancer UK and CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association have funded three major projects to improve treatments and outcomes for young cancer patients.
Lady undergoing leukaemia treatment aims to raise awareness of cancer in young people
A Leicestershire lady who was diagnosed with blood cancer at 21 is sharing her story to encourage other young people to get checked if they’re worried about their health.
Innovative Little Princess Trust brain tumour research published
New research funded by the Little Princess Trust and administered by CCLG shows promise as a safer way to treat aggressive brain tumours in children.
Experts of tomorrow: Meet our early career researchers
How would you describe someone who has two or three degrees and up to 10 years working in research? I’m willing to bet you wouldn’t consider them ‘early’ in their career...
Family’s fundraising for rhabdomyosarcoma research passes £300,000 raised in memory of Jake
A Barrow-in-Furness family’s fundraising in memory of their five-year-old son and brother has now raised more than £300,000 for research into the type of cancer he died from.