60 seconds with Dr Guy Makin
Dr Guy Makin, Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Oncology at the University of Manchester and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, talks to us about his work.
Ask the expert: who are research nurses and what do they do?
Jane Cooper, Rebekah Lewis and Rosie Williams. Research Nurses at Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH)
Why we chose to enter a clinical trial
Katy Jones' daughter Eden was three years old when she was diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2017. She explains some of the things her family considered before deciding on entering into a clinical trial.
Can we prevent childhood leukaemia?
Most types of childhood cancer currently can't be prevented. However, there is evidence to suggest that some leukaemias can be linked to a lack of exposure to bacteria and viruses...
How has childhood cancer research changed since the 1800s?
Cancer has been around for thousands of years. But it's only since the 1800s that we have made progress in understanding and treating it - particularly in children. Read to find out more...
TYAC funds research to help young people with skin cancer
Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) is proud to announce it has funded two brand-new research projects that will answer questions important to teenagers and young adults with cancer.
New research project will help young people understand their risk of kidney damage
Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) is proud to have funded its first two research projects to help young people with cancer.
Oscar's story
Oscar was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in 2021 when he was just three years old. His mum, Rebecca, shares his story.
What even is a ‘targeted therapy’ anyway?
Targeted treatments that use drugs to stop cancer cells from growing and spreading. Find out what they are, how they work, and why they are so important...