Families support new lymphoma research through their Special Named Funds
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has funded a new lymphoma research project, thanks to five fundraising families.
Experts call for more research into population screening and targeted surveillance for childhood cancer
Each year in the UK 1,900 children are diagnosed with cancer and it’s the biggest cause of death by disease in children aged 0-14 years. One in 300 children will develop cancer by the age of 18. Despite this, many children experience long waits for diagnosis, contributing to treatment delays and their cancer being diagnosed when it’s much harder to treat.
Leeds event showcases exciting childhood cancer research for parents and families
The CCLG Research Discovery Day on 1 October, at The University of Leeds, welcomed parents of children diagnosed with cancer, survivors and fundraisers, who heard top experts share ongoing research aimed at improving the future for children and young people with cancer.
“How I advocate for research in memory of my son Ben” with Scott Crowther
We talked to Scott to find out how he is using his experiences of childhood cancer to improve research and advocate for the voices of patients.
Special Named Fund’s in memory fundraising supports new late effects research
A vital new research project funded by a Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund will investigate the effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on children's developing brains.
Seven innovative Little Princess Trust New Ideas projects funded through CCLG
The LPT works with CCLG to fund research, using our expertise to select the most impactful research projects and manage their extensive research programme. With the latest seven projects, the LPT has funded over £25 million of research through the CCLG Research Funding Network.
How CCLG is changing childhood cancer research – our research impact since 2022
We now lead one of the UK’s largest childhood cancer research networks, thanks to our partner charities and to your fantastic support. Find out what your support has achieved...
CCLG funds new rhabdomyosarcoma research, thanks to Special Named Funds
CCLG funds new rhabdomyosarcoma research, thanks to Special Named Funds.
Is childhood cancer rare? Four things that are rarer but we know more about
People often say that childhood cancer is rare - but is this accurate? Why parents, families, and people who have had cancer often prefer not to use the term rare.