Abby's story
Abby Maxwell was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in January 2023 when she was 22 years old. Here, she shares her story to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer in young people, and its impact.
Abby Maxwell was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in January 2023 when she was 22 years old. Here, she shares her story to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer in young people, and its impact.
Today (April 1) marks the first day of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month (TYACAM) – an opportunity for charities and the young people we support to come together and raise awareness.
Izzy Darnes was 21 years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in June 2025. Here, she tells us about the impact of her cancer, what has helped her, and offers advice to others.
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association has funded two research projects that will support the development of kinder and more effective treatments for children and young people with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
Bone marrow transplants put a huge strain on a child's body. But what if there was a way to prepare patients and improve recovery?
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association has published a new report revealing major gaps in childhood cancer research funding, despite strong investment in treatment development.
A new charity report has revealed major gaps in childhood cancer research funding despite strong investment in treatment development.
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association hosted its annual Member Awards ceremony last night (March 16). And, earlier in the day at its Annual Conference, CCLG also recognised the pioneering work of its researchers, as they help to drive progress in children and young people’s cancer research.
A PhD researcher at Newcastle University has been inspired by her work to take on the Edinburgh Marathon in May to raise funds for CCLG: The Children & Young People's Cancer Association.