Jake Heasman was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was two years old, leaving him visually impaired. He tells us how his experiences of cancer helped drive him on to sporting success.
Promoting physical activity in childhood cancer survivors: Using qualitative and co-design methods to inform the development of an evidence-based intervention.
Dr Ren Manias, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Southampton General Hospital, explains what happens and why when doctors find it difficult to diagnose a child’s cancer.
Jemma Smith’s son Freddie was diagnosed with a germ cell tumour in September 2017. She tells us about the support they received and offers advice to other families after a cancer diagnosis.
Ask the expert with Dr Ren Manias, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Southampton General Hospital, and Contact's medical adviser
Dr Peppy Brock is a retired consultant paediatric oncologist. She explains how a dedicated international group of medical professionals helped improve survival and reduce toxicity for a very rare type of childhood cancer.
Dr Sara Stoneham is a paediatric oncology consultant at University College London Hospitals. Here, she explains some of the barriers to researching rare tumours and what can be done to overcome them.
Professor Bernadette Brennan, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist, tells us what rare childhood cancers are and how they are treated.
Dr Oscar Oglina was diagnosed with stage three liver cancer aged four. Now 24, he tells us how his experiences shaped his life and career path.
