60 seconds with Pritesh Patel
Pritesh Patel, Senior Specialist Pharmacist in Paediatric Cancer at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children and CCLG member
Molecular radiotherapy for children’s cancers
Molecular radiotherapy (MRT) is an evolving form of children’s cancer treatment. Dr Mark Gaze, Caroline Elmagrahi and Georgia Azzopardi, of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, tell us more about what it is and what work is being done to develop its usage.
New online resource supporting children and their families
Charley Scott’s daughter was diagnosed with cancer as a two-year-old. She tells us about an accessible new information resource that she and her husband Jon have created to help other children and families, influenced by their own experiences.
Understanding the evolution of neuroblastoma to improve treatment
Single-cell transcriptomics linked to lineage tracing to interrogate the role of intra-tumour heterogeneity in shaping therapeutic susceptibility and resistance in paediatric cancer
How embracing innovation has helped Amelia inspire others to stay active
Michelle Eldred’s daughter, Amelia, was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2017 on her seventh birthday. Here, Michelle tells us about a pioneering procedure which helped Amelia remain active after a leg amputation.
The Little Princess Trust has funded exciting new projects through CCLG
The Little Princess Trust (LPT) has announced 10 new research projects that will improve outcomes for children with cancer, awarded in partnership with Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG).
Spotlight on the University of Oxford - how are our experts tackling childhood cancer?
In the UK and Ireland, over 100 childhood cancer researchers have been funded through CCLG. But what are they working on? Let's take a trip to the University of Oxford to find out...
Equality or equity in cancer care: Why equal support isn't always enough
The idea that everyone should be treated equally is great in principle – but is it enough? We look at the difference between equity and equality to see how it can affect young patients.
Revised career and education framework launched for long-term follow-up nurses
An important resource designed to support nurses who work in the field of long-term follow-up and late effects for children and young people after cancer has been updated and expanded.