Innovative Little Princess Trust brain tumour research published
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.
Experts of tomorrow: Meet our early career researchers
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...
Family’s fundraising for rhabdomyosarcoma research passes £300,000 raised in memory of Jake
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 wrapped - looking back at 2025
CCLG's CEO, Ashley Ball-Gamble, looks back at a packed year for the charity.
Looking back on 2025: A landmark year of research for CCLG
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 brings early career researchers together at new event
CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association hosted its first Early Career Researcher (ECR) Day last week.
The importance of platelet transfusions in childhood cancer
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.
A story of kindness, friendships, community, and a very special horse
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.
What is CAR-T therapy?
Sophia Landell-Wright, TYA Bone Marrow Transplant and CAR-T Clinical Nurse Specialist at University College London Hospital NHS Trust, explains CAR-T therapy.