Lexi Mae's story
Lexi Mae was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in May 2022 at just two years old. Her mum, Demi, shares her story.
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.
Amazing Manraj drives family’s fundraising for CCLG
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Manraj fundraised for CCLG by selling pin badges, supplemented by the fundraising of other family members.
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.
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.
Kimberley's story
Kimberley Hattersley-Barton was first diagnosed with cancer when she was just 13 months old and has received a further four diagnoses since.
New co-Chairs for CCLG’s Research Advisory Group
CCLG’s RAG is an integral part of the expert review guidance which underpins the assessment process of new research funding applications. For each new funding scheme, this group of around 20 experts from across the CYP cancer research field meet to provide advice about the quality and clinically relevant of research proposals to help guide CCLG as to which ones to support.
“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.