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...
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...
Seven reasons why cancer cells are different
We all know that cancer is bad. But what exactly is ‘cancer’? Cancer cells are unhealthy, warped versions of our own healthy cells. So, what exactly makes them different?
How do you test medicines for brain tumours?
Experts from the University of Nottingham have developed a new way of tracking how medicines move in the brain. Find out how this could help get medicines into clinical trials faster...
Can you change the future? We think so.
Research is really about helping patients, families, friends - you. So, in celebration of our first ever research blog post, we will look at how you can impact research.