New leukaemia research funded in memory of Enfield schoolboy
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group Special Named Fund, A Goal for Sam, funds new leukaemia research.
CCLG Research Talks: How might immunotherapy improve outcomes for bone tumours?
Hear from Dr Jonathan Fisher about how immunotherapy could help children with solid tumours.
What is it like getting involved in childhood cancer research as a parent?
There is a lot more to research than just scientists in white lab coats. We caught up with some of the amazing parents who help shape the direction of childhood cancer research.
"Moving schools turned out to be a great decision"
Ruby Abramow was first diagnosed with a rare head and neck cancer aged nine, before relapsing in 2019, when she was 14. Now 19, she tells us how a new, supportive environment gave her the fresh start she needed to take back control of her disrupted education.
Ask the Expert: Emily Varley
Emily Varley, a school special educational needs and disabilities coordinator (SENDCo) based in Leicestershire
"The first day back at school was scary, but exciting"
Lily Morris was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in 2022 aged 15. Now 16, she tells us about its impact on her GCSE preparations, and the support she’s received from her school and friends as she transitioned back into full-time education.
60 seconds with Gail Beaumont
Gail Beaumont, a dedicated hospital teacher at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, shares insights into her unique role in providing education and support to young patients during their hospital stays.
How robots are being used to support learning
Charlotte Bowling's daughter, Amelie, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in June 2019 aged six. Charlotte tells us about the support her daughter and her family received from her school, including an innovative way of ensuring Amelie was involved even when not physically present.
A parent's view... Facing challenges with the education system
Lauren Bryce’s son, Alfie, had just begun his final year of school when he was diagnosed with leukaemia, aged 15. Here, she tells us about their struggles with the education system after his diagnosis and what could have helped him as he prepared to take his GCSEs.