60 seconds with Emily Baker
Emily Baker, clinical research nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and CCLG member, tells us about her career so far, the most rewarding part of her job, and more.
“Writing gave me something to focus on”
Raysa Farah’s son, S’aad, was diagnosed with leukaemia aged two. Here, she explains how her and S’aad’s experiences during his treatment inspired her to write a children’s book, empowering both her and other young children with cancer.
Donating cancer samples for research
A biobank is a store for cancer samples which are then released for research studies. Professor Deb Tweddle, Director of VIVO Biobank, Professor of Paediatric Oncology and Honorary Consultant at Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals, and Dr Mariya Geneshka, Research Associate at the University of York, tell us more about donating samples for biobanking, and its importance to improving treatment and care.
The importance of involving parents in shaping research and resources for families
Helen Pearson, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in solid tumours, researcher and CCLG member, explains how the findings of a study have helped co-design an important new web resource to support families.
Toby's story
Toby was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in March 2020 when he was just two years old. His mum, Leah, shares his story.
Mini Athletes come together to raise huge sum for CCLG
Children, parents and coaches at sports classes across the country have raised more than £20,000 for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG).
Jack's story
Jack was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in February 2024 when he was just five years old. His mum, Sarah, shares his story.
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.