By working together, we found our own path
Here, a teacher shares their experience of having a child with cancer in their school and how they’ve created a safe, supportive and, importantly, ‘normal’ environment for them.
Balancing wellbeing and education while on treatment
Kerry Brown, mum to Felix who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in 2016, explains how her family navigated the challenges of Felix’s education during treatment
Planning a holiday when a child or young person has cancer
As part of Cat Macleod’s role as a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker, she helps families plan and access trips and holidays while their child is on treatment. She explains the positive impact these breaks can have, and things to consider beforehand.
A digital adventure exploring one child’s cancer journey
Theatremaker Toby Peach tells us about his new project in collaboration with Carmen, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged 7.
Ask the expert: How can I help my child to eat well during treatment?
Eating well during treatment is really important as a well-nourished child is able to cope better with their treatment and fight infection. It will also help their body repair healthy body tissues that have been damaged by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. By Louise Henry, Paediatrics Senior Specialist Dietitian at Royal Marsden
Clinical choices: The clear and not so clear
Dr Bob Phillips describes how decisions are made in children’s cancer care, and how it can feel when the choices aren’t so obvious.
60 seconds with Dan Saunders
Consultant Clinical Oncologist and CCLG Trustee talks to us about his career and interests
"Now, unlike before, I control my future, not my cancer”
Josh Hill was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in September 2004. Now 21, he tells us how he chooses to allow his experiences to drive what he does, rather than control him.
Decision making in rhabdomyosarcoma
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