Spotlight on childhood cancer research in Cambridge - what are our experts up to?
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 Cambridge to find out...
Pioneering research sheds light on immune cells in childhood brain tumours
Childhood cancer researchers looking at the composition of a childhood brain tumour called ependymoma have made a key breakthrough in the way this disease is understood. For years, treatments for ependymoma have seen limited progress, with no major breakthroughs on the horizon for these young...
New research funded to assess impact of at home chemotherapy
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) has partnered with Young Lives vs Cancer to fund a new research project that will assess the benefits and challenges of administering chemotherapy at home to children with cancer. The goal of this jointly funded project is to understand more...
Families fund vital new research into rare blood cancer
New research into a rare type of leukaemia has been funded, thanks to several Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Funds.
New research highlights significant gaps in public awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer in children and young people
Only 32% of adult survey respondents felt confident in recognising cancer signs and symptoms in children, teenagers and young adults, according to newly published research.
How the variability of neuroblastoma makes it harder to cure
Cancer cells can have differences in how they survive, respond to treatment, and behave. This variability can help cancer cells survive and adapt, but it also makes doctors’ jobs much harder.
Six ways childhood cancer is different to adult cancer
Not only do children get different types of cancer, but there are also big differences in the treatment, diagnosis, and causes of their cancer. Find out more about these differences...
CCLG hosts first-ever Research Discovery Day for families and supporters
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) hosted its inaugural Research Discovery Day last week (20 September), to offer valuable insight into the research it funds to families and supporters.
The Little Princess Trust funds innovative new research projects through CCLG partnership
The Little Princess Trust (LPT) has just announced the successful funding of three ground-breaking research projects as part of the first New Ideas grant scheme, awarded in partnership with Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG).