A Leicestershire lady who was diagnosed with blood cancer at 21 is sharing her story to encourage other young people to get checked if they’re worried about their health.
New research funded by the Little Princess Trust and administered by CCLG shows promise as a safer way to treat aggressive brain tumours in children.
How would you describe someone who has two or three degrees and up to 10 years working in research? I’m willing to bet you wouldn’t consider them ‘early’ in their career...
A Barrow-in-Furness family’s fundraising in memory of their five-year-old son and brother has now raised more than £300,000 for research into the type of cancer he died from.
CCLG's CEO, Ashley Ball-Gamble, looks back at a packed year for the charity.
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a big year for CCLG – from launching our new name and website to leading a national childhood cancer awareness campaign. So, what has our research team been up to?
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association hosted its first Early Career Researcher (ECR) Day last week.
Kelly Herriott’s daughter, Evie, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2020 when she was 21 months old. Here, Kelly explains how Evie’s treatment affected her blood, offers advice to others facing a childhood cancer diagnosis, and tells us what life looks like for their family now.
Charlotte Smith’s daughter, Betsy, was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2023. Here, Charlotte explains what helped her and her family during Betsy’s treatment, the support she received, and how hope came from an unlikely source.
