‘Why I research teenage and young adult cancer’ – with Dr Nicola Hughes
April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. We caught up with one of TYAC’s researchers, Dr Nicola Hughes, to learn more about cancer research for young people.
CCLG Research Talks: What is cancer care like for teenagers and young adults?
Jo Stark tells us about young people's cancer care in a special Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month webinar.
CCLG Research Talks: What can patients' blood tell us about Wilms tumour?
Hear from Professor Matthew Murray about Wilms tumour and improving kidney cancer care.
What is a childhood cancer research nurse? With Lauren Butler
We spoke to Lauren, who is a paediatric oncology research nurse. Find out how she helps patients on clinical trials and provides information to patients and families about research...
What rights do children have when they are in hospital?
A whistlestop tour of seven of the key rights children have while they are in hospital, including those that are important for children with cancer, and see how these are respected.
The Little Princess Trust has funded exciting new projects through CCLG
The Little Princess Trust (LPT) has announced 10 new research projects that will improve outcomes for children with cancer, awarded in partnership with Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG).
Spotlight on the University of Oxford - how are our experts tackling childhood cancer?
In the UK and Ireland, over 100 childhood cancer researchers have been funded through CCLG. But what are they working on? Let's take a trip to the University of Oxford to find out...
Equality or equity in cancer care: Why equal support isn't always enough
The idea that everyone should be treated equally is great in principle – but is it enough? We look at the difference between equity and equality to see how it can affect young patients.
What recent progress has there been in childhood cancer research?
Childhood cancer research has increased survival rates from just three in 10 children in the 1960s to over eight in ten children today thanks to dedicated researchers. So, what's next?