Lauren Murrell was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 23. She tells us how her experiences inspired her into business with her sister to help others get back to themselves through wellness products.
When Beth Kellie’s son Kai was diagnosed with leukaemia, she struggled to maintain her mental and physical health while adjusting to life during his treatment. She writes on how she learnt to look after her own wellbeing and the importance of doing so.
Clinical Psychologist at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) talks to us about her work.
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust supports young people aged 8-24 in rebuilding their confidence after cancer through sailing and UK-wide adventure activities. Scott Wilson, Communications Officer at the Trust, explains the positive impact these trips have on wellbeing.
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.
Matteus Irsø-Coombes, Community Fundraising Coordinator at CCLG, was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 24. He tells us how his outlook on life has been altered by his cancer journey and how talking about his experiences has helped him mentally.
Dr Bob Philips,Senior Academic Consultant at The University of York, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Leeds Children’s Hospital and CCLG member
Sinead Wood's son Cillian finished treatment for T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma last summer. She writes on how it took time for her and her family to adjust to life after treatment, and offers advice to others trying to do the same.
The President of International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) and long-standing CCLG member, talks to us about her work.
