Magazine articles list

Clinical Psychologist at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) talks to us about her work.

In an effort to improve the physical and mental health of young people diagnosed with or treated for a brain tumour, the ACT Now study (funded by The Brain Tumour Charity), is investigating whether a psychological therapy called ‘acceptance and commitment therapy’ (ACT) is both useful and possible.

Dr Rachel Cox, is a consultant paediatric oncologist and Chair of CCLG’s Late Effects Group. She tells us what late effects are, and how the work of the group is helping to improve the quality of life for survivors of childhood cancer.

Our research projects cover the whole cancer journey from learning about how cancer cells grow to improving everyday life for patients and survivors.

Gayle Routledge, mum to Lewis who sadly died of cancer aged two in 2010 and founder of bereavement charity A Child of Mine, tells us how his memory inspires all that she does now.

The President of International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) and long-standing CCLG member, talks to us about her work.

Nicky Webb, Clinical Nurse Specialist for the long-term follow-up of survivors of childhood cancer and joint Chair of the Children’s After Cure Nurses UK Group.

Dr Catherine Pointer was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2006, aged 14. She tells us how her experiences inspired her to become a cancer researcher, working alongside one of the doctors who treated her.

Cara Smith was diagnosed with a brain tumour as a toddler. Here, she tells us how the past is helping shape her future.