Madison Joyce was 22 years old when diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Now 32, she tells us about the challenges she faced with her body image, how she overcame them, and what life looks like now.
Jude Solley was diagnosed with mixed-phenotype acute leukaemia (MPAL) in 2021 aged 16. Now, 21, he explains how this caused him to struggle with body image issues, why he decided to reach out for help, and why he advises others to do the same as soon as possible.
Dr Nicola O'Donnell is a health psychologist and a researcher at the University of York. Here, she tells us about her research into the impact of retinoblastoma treatment on survivors’ body image and how her team is taking it forward to help those treated for other childhood cancers.
Dr Rebecca Mulholland is Senior Clinical Psychologist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Here, she explains how a child or young person might feel about changes to their appearance due to treatment, and how you can support them.
Kira Noble was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2014 aged 11. Now 22, she explains the impact hair loss had on her during treatment, and how her experiences have shaped her choice of career.
Katie Oates was three years old when diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2009. Now 19, she tells us how her cancer and its treatment shaped her relationship with her appearance and how she has learnt to be proud of her body.
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.
We talk to Dr Heather Rose about how artificial intelligence could help doctors diagnose brain tumours more quickly and accurately.
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.
