Could proton beam therapy help more children?
Proton beam therapy uses high-energy proton beams to treat specific types of cancer. Our researchers want to find out whether it could treat more patients...
The Little Princess Trust has funded eight fantastic new research projects in partnership with CCLG
The Little Princess Trust (LPT) has announced eight new childhood cancer research projects, awarded in partnership with Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG). CCLG works with the LPT, using our significant expertise to run and manage its extensive research programme.
What will the first childhood Cancer Grand Challenge do?
Cancer Grand Challenges brings together a global research community to think differently and to take on cancer’s toughest challenges - like childhood cancer...
New Innovation Grants funded in partnership with the Little Princess Trust
The Little Princess Trust (LPT) has announced three new research projects will be funded by its prestigious Innovation Grant. Awarded in partnership with Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group, LPT’s Innovation Grant aims to fund promising and inspired new research ideas.
Can we prevent childhood leukaemia?
Most types of childhood cancer currently can't be prevented. However, there is evidence to suggest that some leukaemias can be linked to a lack of exposure to bacteria and viruses...
How has childhood cancer research changed since the 1800s?
Cancer has been around for thousands of years. But it's only since the 1800s that we have made progress in understanding and treating it - particularly in children. Read to find out more...
TYAC funds research to help young people with skin cancer
Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) is proud to announce it has funded two brand-new research projects that will answer questions important to teenagers and young adults with cancer.
New research project will help young people understand their risk of kidney damage
Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) is proud to have funded its first two research projects to help young people with cancer.
What even is a ‘targeted therapy’ anyway?
Targeted treatments that use drugs to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading. Find out what they are, how they work, and why they are so important...