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Research funding opportunity from The Little Princess Trust, administered by the CCLG Research Network

Ezra was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, when six years old in June 2024. His mum, Rhiannon, shares his story.

A family whose son was treated for leukaemia is raising awareness of the disease and funds for research into improving treatments for it.

In this edition, we hear from many different people who have navigated the world of children and young people’s cancer, and what has given them hope, even in the most challenging of times. We also hear from researchers and professionals on why, with new initiatives and pioneering research, there’s reason to be hopeful for the future.

This year the POTG weekend meeting is organised by Birmingham team led by Shaimaa Sahmoud and Eleni Syrimi.

Sports shirts including those of legendary footballers Pele and Diego Maradona are being auctioned to raise funds for children’s brain tumour research.

Sophie Cohn was 17 years old when she was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2019. Now 23, she tells us about the effects of her cancer, what has helped her process her experiences, and how there’s hope for life after treatment.

Sam Price’s granddaughter, Sorrelle, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2015. He tells us about the role he played as a grandparent in supporting her, and his hopes for a book he’s written about her treatment.

Dr Mark Brougham and Professor Rod Mitchell are part of the Edinburgh Fertility Preservation team, a group of clinicians and scientists working to develop procedures for fertility preservation in children, teenagers and young adults. They explain what fertility preservation options are available for young cancer patients.

A great event to wrap up and walk off the Christmas & New Year celebrations