Clinical choices: The clear and not so clear
Dr Bob Phillips describes how decisions are made in children’s cancer care, and how it can feel when the choices aren’t so obvious.
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Research is the key to better treatments, improved care, and potential cures that mean a bright future for children and young people with cancer.
Ask the expert: How can I help my child to eat well during treatment?
Eating well during treatment is really important as a well-nourished child is able to cope better with their treatment and fight infection. It will also help their body repair healthy body tissues that have been damaged by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. By Louise Henry, Paediatrics Senior Specialist Dietitian at Royal Marsden
A digital adventure exploring one child’s cancer journey
Theatremaker Toby Peach tells us about his new project in collaboration with Carmen, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged 7.
Mini Athletes come together to raise huge sum for CCLG
Children, parents and coaches at sports classes across the country have raised more than £20,000 for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG).
Amazing Manraj drives family’s fundraising for CCLG
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Manraj fundraised for CCLG by selling pin badges, supplemented by the fundraising of other family members.
Leeds event showcases exciting childhood cancer research for parents and families
The CCLG Research Discovery Day on 1 October, at The University of Leeds, welcomed parents of children diagnosed with cancer, survivors and fundraisers, who heard top experts share ongoing research aimed at improving the future for children and young people with cancer.
Experts call for more research into population screening and targeted surveillance for childhood cancer
Each year in the UK 1,900 children are diagnosed with cancer and it’s the biggest cause of death by disease in children aged 0-14 years. One in 300 children will develop cancer by the age of 18. Despite this, many children experience long waits for diagnosis, contributing to treatment delays and their cancer being diagnosed when it’s much harder to treat.
Families support new lymphoma research through their Special Named Funds
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has funded a new lymphoma research project, thanks to five fundraising families.
New co-Chairs for CCLG’s Research Advisory Group
CCLG’s RAG is an integral part of the expert review guidance which underpins the assessment process of new research funding applications. For each new funding scheme, this group of around 20 experts from across the CYP cancer research field meet to provide advice about the quality and clinically relevant of research proposals to help guide CCLG as to which ones to support.