Expertise. Progress. Community.
A charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer.
Who we are
Expertise.
Without CCLG, I don't think I could do my job as well as I do. Being a member enables us to give the best care we can for our patients and their familiesDr Nicky Thorp, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, The Christie
Expert clinical work
Together with our professional members, we shape better treatment and care—developing guidelines, sharing expertise, offering advice, leading groundbreaking research, and creating essential resources and education for professionals.
Advising government policy
We use our expertise and influence to make things better. By campaigning, advocating and working alongside governments, the NHS, and other organisations, we’re pushing for progress and shaping a brighter future for young lives.
Trusted patient information
We provide trusted information and guidance for children and young people with cancer, their families, and everyone supporting them. Our expertise helps them navigate the challenges of cancer and its impact, offering reassurance and clarity when it’s needed most.
Progress.
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84 %survival rate
in children compared to 20% in the 1960s, thanks to advances in research
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125research projects
funded in the last ten years with the support of research partners
Community.
Leading powerful collaborations
Child Cancer Smart
A collaborative project which will measure, understand and improve the time it takes to diagnose children and young people with all cancers across the UK.
Children’s Cancer Priority Setting Partnership
Bringing together patients, families, professionals and families to improve outcomes for every type of cancer and ensure every child and young person goes on to lead a long, healthy, and happy life.
Latest News & Updates
Don’t wait to reach out for help
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…
The impact of treatment on body image: helping young people move forward with hope
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…
What is body image and how can you support your child?
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.