“I want to help people in the same situation I was once in”
Jack Hamilton was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2010, aged seven. Now at university studying medicine, he explains how he hopes to fulfil his dream of becoming an oncologist.
Understanding late effects to improve the lives of childhood cancer survivors
Dr Rachel Cox, is a consultant paediatric oncologist and Chair of CCLG’s Late Effects Group. She tells us what late effects are, and how the work of the group is helping to improve the quality of life for survivors of childhood cancer.
‘Thund-raising’ children conquer ‘welly walk’ in support of classmates with cancer
A Hertfordshire school has raised £3,000 for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) in support of two of its pupils undergoing treatment for cancer. Children and staff at Thundridge Primary marked World Cancer Day on February 4 by braving the elements to take on a 5K sponsored...
World Duty Free staff vote for new three-year charity partnership with CCLG
UK employees at World Duty Free, which is part of leading global travel retailer Dufry, have voted for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) becoming the company’s latest charity partner.
CCLG celebrates 45th anniversary in 2022
This year, Childen's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is proudly celebrating its 45th anniversary.
TYAC launches first research strategy to increase funding of teenage and young adult cancer research
In TYAC's ambitious strategy for 2020 - 2025, one of our aims was to lead and fund world-class research dedicated to teenage and young adult cancers. Following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, today we're proud to launch our first research strategy to help fulfil that goal.
Bridging the gap for teenagers and young adults with cancer
With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying many of its plans, Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) has revisited its ambitious 2020-2025 strategic plan. Ashley Ball-Gamble, CEO of TYAC and CCLG, explains more.
Stephen Fry supports Special Named Fund with narration of touching new audiobook
The actor Stephen Fry has lent his support to a Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund by voicing a new audiobook released to raise funds for research into rhabdomyosarcoma.
A focus on functional imaging and artificial intelligence
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.