Medical Adviser issue 95
Dr Bob Philips,Senior Academic Consultant at The University of York, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Leeds Children’s Hospital and CCLG member
"I always find it helps me to talk about my experiences with cancer"
Matteus Irsø-Coombes, Community Fundraising Coordinator at CCLG, was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 24. He tells us how his outlook on life has been altered by his cancer journey and how talking about his experiences has helped him mentally.
Ask the Expert: what are complementary and natural therapies
Complementary therapies can play a part in supporting children and teenagers through treatment by offering relaxation and calmness. They are typically used alongside a patient’s standard medical treatment and though they do not treat or cure cancer, they can offer relief from symptoms and help promote feelings or emotional or physical wellbeing.
A parent's view... learning to look after your own wellbeing during treatment
When Beth Kellie’s son Kai was diagnosed with leukaemia, she struggled to maintain her mental and physical health while adjusting to life during his treatment. She writes on how she learnt to look after her own wellbeing and the importance of doing so.
CCLG partners with NCRI to further childhood cancer research
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) is proud to have become a partner of the National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI).
Family’s fundraising in memory of Ruby funds vital blood cancer research
A pioneering research project funded by a Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund is investigating how the wrong genes are being instructed in patients with T-cell leukaemia in the hope that the knowledge gleaned will inform treatments to stop cancer cells surviving.
CCLG releases impact report on its research into improving children’s cancer survival
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has published its first ever report showcasing the impact our research has had on driving forward pioneering breakthroughs into finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Fundraising wizards Cohen and Ava to take on fantastic fun run
A six-year-old boy who has recently finished treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma is set to take part in a special fundraising event in aid of a Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund set up in his name.
UK childhood cancer experts gather for annual meeting
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) hosts its annual Winter Meeting next week (April 4-5), bringing together experts from across the childhood cancer community. The UK's leading children's cancer meeting for professionals returns for a two-day conference of essential updates on...