What are genetic errors in childhood cancer and where did they come from?
Cancer is caused by something going wrong in a cell’s genetic code. However, it’s not always clear where these errors come from - were they inherited or are they new?
Families fund research that will improve treatment for rare leukaemia variant
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is proud to announce a new research project which aims to improve treatment for children with a rare variant of leukaemia.
What are healthy cells doing in childhood brain tumours?
Our bodies are made up of lots of types of cells - and so are brain tumours. But what are the healthy cells doing inside tumours, and how could this impact cancer survival?
CCLG Research Talks: How powerful is awareness in diagnosing childhood cancer?
Hear from Dr Shaarna Shanmugavadivel about her work improving awareness of childhood cancer.
New research project funded that aims to fight medulloblastoma in children
We are delighted to announce a vital new research project that could create a new and kinder treatment for medulloblastoma, a childhood brain tumour.
What are the six main types of childhood cancer research?
When you start looking at childhood cancer research, there is medical jargon to understand and lots of different terms for projects. Here's a run down of what they mean...
CCLG Research Talks: How has research helped children with leukaemia?
Hear from Dr Lisa Russell about how research has changed outcomes for children with leukaemia.
How do young people feel about skin cancer and why does it matter?
When you hear ‘skin cancer’ you probably think about years of exposure to sun. The average patient is 65 years old when they are diagnosed, but it's also a common cancer for young people...
Are young people with cancer different from other cancer patients?
Welcome to a special edition of Research Roundup in honour of the first ever Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month!