How schools can adapt to flexible learning
Sophie Barclay was 15 when diagnosed with a brain tumour, making schooling and exams difficult. Now 18, she tells us how, with the support of her school, she has received a conditional offer for university.
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.
"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.
CCLG Special Named Funds fund new leukaemia research through partnership with VIVO Biobank
New research into acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has been funded, thanks to two Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Funds.
How international clinical trials help children with rare cancers
Researching rare cancers can be very difficult, because researchers need lots of data to work on. In atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumours, the latest clinical trial has been vital for new research.
New research tool gives insights into the origins of childhood neuroblastoma
Research projects funded through the CCLG Research Funding Network have contributed to a new tool for neuroblastoma research.
CCLG teams up with VIVO Biobank to fund exciting new research
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has funded four new research projects as part of a brand-new initiative that will help provide researchers in the early stages of their career with vital experience.
The difference between palliative care and end-of-life care for children with cancer
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, there are a lot of new terms, questions, and concerns. Palliative care can sound scary, but it covers far more than just end-of-life care...