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Blocking the activity of an essential protein to treat T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Dr Maarten Hoogenkamp will continue his work into blocking the EAAT1 protein, which is crucial for the growth of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

Looking for early signs on brain MRIs that can predict whether young people with ependymoma will go on to experience cognitive problems

Professor Shivaram Avula will identify markers in the brains of young people with brain tumours that will help predict the development of long-term side effects like learning and memory problems.

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Lady undergoing leukaemia treatment aims to raise awareness of cancer in young people

A Leicestershire lady who was diagnosed with blood cancer at 21 is sharing her story to encourage other young people to get checked if they’re worried about their health.

New guidance for GPs aims to cut delays in childhood abdominal cancer diagnosis

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association’s flagship awareness campaign, Child Cancer Smart, has released new guidance to help GPs spot the signs of abdominal cancers sooner.

Targeting a protein to treat acute myeloid leukaemia in children

Dr Karen Keeshan is researching to see if removing or blocking a specific protein involved in acute myeloid leukaemia can help make it easier to treat.

Studying immune cells to help develop new treatments for babies with leukaemia

Dr Samanta Mariani and her team want to understand more about the role immune cells play to help develop new ways to treat leukaemia in babies.

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Band 5 Education Day - Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

Junior Band 5 Staff Nurses working within Paediatric Oncology and Haematology services across the UK are invited to attend a dedicated Band 5 Education Day.

Multidisciplinary team (MDT)

A team of specialists will plan the treatment they feel is best for your child’s condition.

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The National Cancer Plan: a step forward for children and young people with cancer

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association welcomes the publication of the government’s National Cancer Plan (NCP) for England, which represents a significant opportunity to improve outcomes and experiences for everyone affected by cancer.

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CCLG Supportive Care Education Day

We are delighted to invite you to sign up for the CCLG Supportive Care Education Day, taking place on Thursday 24 September 2026 at the NCVO, London from 10-4pm.