Prof Louis Chesler leads the Paediatric Oncology Experimental Medicine (POEM) Centre at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR). He tells us about some of the exciting digital innovations that have the potential to transform childhood cancer treatment.
The clinical lead nurse at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre and Chair of TYAC talks to us about his career, plans and interests.
With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying many of its plans, Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC), CCLG’s sister organisation, has revisited its ambitious 2020-2025 strategic plan. Ashley Ball-Gamble, CEO of TYAC and CCLG, explains more.
Adapting to life after treatment can be difficult, and patients and their families may experience a range of different emotions as a result.
Valerie Tomlin is a children’s cancer nurse at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge.
Dr Martin English, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Birmingham Children's Hospital and CCLG member writes...
This year, a new cancer statistics report for children, teenagers and young adults was published. This is the first report for almost a decade covering the whole of the UK and the first that covers both children’s and teenage and young adult cancers. With input from CCLG professional members, the report was shared at our Winter Meeting in February, and will help us to understand progress in the management of these cancers. Here are some key figures from the report:
Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham and CCLG member, talks to us about her work
Dr Rob Jobe is a clinical psychologist at Health in Mind, Birmingham Children’s Hospital. He spoke to parents about some of the emotions they experienced during their child’s cancer journey and offers advice on managing such feelings.
