Teens & young adults with cancer have unique needs - but are often overlooked in systems built for children or adults. This #TYACAM, we’re joining forces as 22 charities to ensure young voices are heard and that they get the specialist care they deserve 🗣️💭 Get involved at bit.ly/4v57JiX

Last week, FORTEe researcher Hayley Marriott from @obu-hst-research.bsky.social presented our research at the @cclguk.bsky.social conference. 👏 The work highlighted how digital and exercise-based interventions can be integrated into pediatric oncology care. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🩺🏥

CCLG Special Named Funds support new collaboration with VIVO biobank 🔬⭐ 📢 We've funded two research projects that will support the development of kinder and more effective treatments for children and young people with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Find out more at bit.ly/4lShEEs

#Measles update 🚨 We know the rise in measles cases, especially in London and the West Midlands, is worrying for families of young people with cancer. We’ve worked with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to provide trusted information. Read more at bit.ly/4lR2Jum

#MenB update 🚨 We know the rise in MenB cases, especially in Kent, is worrying for families of young people with cancer. We’ve worked with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to provide clear and trusted information. Read more at bit.ly/4rHG5FP

Are we funding the research that matters most? Our new report explores whether childhood cancer research aligns with priorities set by patients, families, survivors and professionals through the James Lind Alliance Children’s Cancer #PSP 📢 @uniofsurrey.bsky.social bit.ly/4rLlwIP

Great to be at the Annual Conference of @cclguk.bsky.social in Manchester. Prof. @avmoorman.bsky.social shared how the VIVO Biobank supports acute leukaemia research, highlighting key research from @lrcg.bsky.social, including the UKALL CNA profile in the ALLTogether trial.🧬🤝

Great patient–researcher collaboration at @cclguk.bsky.social Manchester. Lewis, a childhood cancer survivor & biomedical scientist, and Dr.Jessica Taylor from @gilbertsonlab.bsky.social presented work on improving patient–researcher communication. #PatientAdvocacy #ChildhoodCancerResearch

We’re live from #CCLG26 📢🌟 Hundreds from across the #CYPCancer community are in Manchester for the UK’s leading professional conference on children’s and young people’s cancer. Two days of best practice and cutting-edge research start now. Follow #CCLG26 for highlights 👇

Just 5 days to go until #CCLG26! 📢 We’re excited to welcome you to Manchester next week as 500+ delegates come together for the UK’s leading professional conference on #CYPCancer - sharing best practice excellence and cutting-edge research. See you there! bit.ly/3P4B50q

How diabetes drugs could treat childhood leukaemia 🦠 Dr Nick Jones is a researcher at @swanseauni.bsky.social working on repurposing drugs for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia - an aggressive and hard to treat type of childhood leukaemia. @littleprincesses.bsky.social bit.ly/4l9F2x3

New research aims to transform treatment for babies and children with aggressive blood cancers 🔬📢 We're proud to announce a £600,000 collaboration with @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social that is funding vital new childhood leukaemia research. bit.ly/3OcTwjj

2 weeks to go until the registration/abstract submission deadline for our @cclguk.bsky.social @dmmjournal.bsky.social symposium on the developmental origins of paediatric cancers at the @crick.ac.uk this June. Great speaker line up and slots for short talks: www.cclg.org.uk/information-...

📢 Calling all #CYPCancer researchers! Got an innovative idea that could transform outcomes for children and young people with cancer? The LPT New Ideas Grant could be for you 🔬 @littleprincesses.bsky.social is backing exciting early research with high potential. More info & apply bit.ly/4rLvoCM

Oscar was diagnosed with ALL in 2022. Early diagnosis meant he started treatment quickly and is now in remission. Early diagnosis can save lives - that’s why our #ChildCancerSmart project is recognised as a case study in England’s new #NationalCancerPlan 🎗️ Find out more at bit.ly/4ak9Vd1

📢 Breaking: The National #CancerPlan for England is out today - and for the first time, it includes a dedicated section on children and young people with cancer 👏 A huge milestone after years of collaboration and campaigning! Find out more at bit.ly/4tezG70 #WorldCancerDay

📢 Early bird rates end in 6 days! Once they’re gone, prices go up. Join us this March for the #CCLG2026 Annual Conference - the UK’s leading professional conference for paediatric and TYA oncology. We can't wait to see you there 👋🏼 Book now at bit.ly/3X5DfOe

Supporting the next generation of #CYPCancer researchers 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Our Early Career Researcher Network helps nurture talent and build a thriving research community for children and young people’s cancer. Meet three of our ECRs at bit.ly/3LvetoF

Breaking cancer research news 📣🔬 We've joined forces with Children with Cancer UK to co-fund over £700,000 in three innovative research projects aimed at improving treatments and long-term outcomes for children and young people with cancer. Find out more at bit.ly/4r1Ztxg

📣 🔬 New research offers hope for safer treatment of childhood brain tumours. Funded by @littleprincesses.bsky.social, Prof Ruman Rahman and his team have developed a gel that slowly releases chemo after surgery - early results suggest it could be as effective as radiotherapy! 🔗 bit.ly/49zHqaW

📣🌟 Over £300,000 raised for #rhabdomyosarcoma research in memory of five-year-old Jake. CCLG Special Named Fund, Team Jake, has helped fund eight research projects, helping to improve treatment, care and outcomes for children like Jake. Read more at bit.ly/4qFVXbN

🚨 #CCLG2026 returns this March! The UK’s leading conference for paediatric and TYA oncology professionals comes to Manchester with a two-day programme uniting experts from all disciplines. ✨ Early-bird rates until 31 Jan 2026 More info & book at bit.ly/3X5DfOe

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a huge year for CCLG - from launching our new name and website to leading a national childhood cancer awareness campaign. One thing never changed: our commitment to funding vital research 💛🔬 Find out more bit.ly/4pHaIv0 @littleprincesses.bsky.social

“Symptoms became more concerning when Betsy began getting persistent pains in her stomach, ankle and arms." Through #ChildCancerSmart, we're urging HCPs and GPs to consider: could it be cancer? Use our 333 evidence-based approach. Find out more at bit.ly/4rBbStj

Fantastic inaugural @cclguk.bsky.social Early Career Researcher Network day in Birmingham today. Great projects presented by ECRs as well as career talks from established leaders. Huge thanks to everyone who has supported this work, inc the peer-led ECR network committee

It's been an exciting day in Birmingham at our very first Early Career Research Day, welcoming the CCLG ECR network! 🌟 A fantastic day packed with expert insights, networking, and career tips from leading researchers. Together, we achieve more 🎗️💡 #CCLG #Community

Exciting new research! 💡🔬 We’re proud to support @littleprincesses.bsky.social in selecting five bold new research projects through their New Ideas scheme - backing creative, early-stage science that could transform #ChildhoodCancer treatment. Find out more at bit.ly/43Mw55k

Surgeon Max Pachl is testing glowing dyes, funded by CCLG and @littleprincesses.bsky.social, to help make childhood cancer surgery safer. @unibirmingham.bsky.social 🔬 Find out more about his work at bit.ly/4pwiabP #CYPCancerResearch

🚨 Tickets now LIVE for #CCLG2026! The UK’s leading conference for paediatric and TYA oncology professionals comes to Manchester with a two-day programme uniting experts from all disciplines. ✨ Early-bird rates until 31 Jan 2026 More info & book at bit.ly/3X5DfOe

Did you know your immune system does more than just fight off infections? #Immunotherapy helps it spot and destroy cancer cells more effectively - from lab-modified immune cells to tumour-targeting viruses 🧬 Find out more at bit.ly/4oEY0fL #ResearchBlog

How is new technology helping us tackle childhood #lymphoma? 🧬 Join Professor Vikki Rand for our next #CCLGResearchTalk exploring how discoveries in the lab are shaping future clinical trials. 🗓️ 19 November 2025 ⌚ 1:30 – 2:30pm 💻 Free on Zoom Register at bit.ly/4nWEGtT

Great to be in Glasgow chairing a panel discussion on children & young people’s cancer at #ScotCanConf with with @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social @cclguk.bsky.social & the CYPC MSN for Scotland - lots of engagement from the audience and positive that CYP cancer is a focus at this event

Exciting news! 🤸‍♂️🧑‍🍳 Mini Athletics have raised over £27,000 for CCLG! 🌟 In October, coaches hosted special ‘Chef Week’ classes during their annual Charity Week, inspiring over 1,000 mini athletes to get active and support others. Read more at bit.ly/4p1Biyl

Showcase your research & be considered for a Research Award 🔬🌟 We’re inviting individuals or groups working in #CYPCancer to submit abstracts for presentation at the 2026 CCLG Annual Conference. Deadline: 11 Nov 2025 More info & submit at bit.ly/3X00j0G #CCLG2026

We were proud to attend the International Society of Paediatric Oncology Congress 🎗️ Our CEO @ashleyballgamble.bsky.social presented our State of the System research alongside Rosanna Thomasoo and shared a first look at the North Star Cancer Collaborative. Together, we can achieve more!

Last chance to register! ⏰ Don’t miss the CCLG Early Career Researcher Day - deadline to register 12 pm, 7 November 🗓️ Join us to share insights, build networks and hear career advice from four top researchers. All #ECR in #CYPCancer welcome. Register now at bit.ly/49qTexv

Can we improve how brain tumours are diagnosed? Dr Rob Dineen and Professor Madhumita Dandapani think so! Their research is pushing for faster, more accurate diagnoses and better outcomes for children 🔬 @littleprincesses.bsky.social bit.ly/4mID06b #CCLG #InternationalBrainTumourAwarenessWeek

Great to see #REFORMSStudy represented at #SIOPCongress @worldsiop.bsky.social @cclguk.bsky.social #AlicesArc

Great to present our State of the System research on behalf of our partners and our North Star Cancer Collaborative plans on behalf of those partners at #SIOPCongress @worldsiop.bsky.social with @rthomasoo.bsky.social today as part of a great psychosocial care session @cclguk.bsky.social

£250,000 raised for rhabdomyosarcoma research 📣🌟 A glamourous evening of entertainment has taken a family’s fundraising for childhood cancer research in memory of their four-year-old son above £250,000. Read more about the event at bit.ly/4otJDu6

Last week, our CEO @ashleyballgamble.bsky.social and Chair Dr Sara Stoneham spoke at the first All-Island Paediatric Oncology Conference, sharing how CCLG can support this vital step toward creating a joined-up system of care for children and young people with cancer across the island of Ireland 🎗️

How is new technology helping us tackle childhood #lymphoma? 🧬 Join Professor Vikki Rand for our next #CCLGResearchTalk exploring how discoveries in the lab are shaping future clinical trials. 🗓️ 19 November 2025 ⌚ 1:30 – 2:30pm 💻 Free on Zoom Register at bit.ly/4nWEGtT

Half way between Belfast and Dublin and an excellent first day at the inaugural All-Island Paediatric Oncology Conference, exploring how closer collaboration and an all-island network could improve care for children and young people with cancer (and talking how @cclguk.bsky.social can help!)

Vicky Robayna’s daughter, Liz, sadly died from a rare form of cancer aged 17. In Contact magazine, Vicky explains how, with the right support, there’s hope for families that their child can be comfortable during palliative care 🤍 Read more at https://bit.ly/479yfwn

📣 We’re excited to announce four new research projects focused on childhood solid cancers, funded by The Little Princess Trust and supported by our expertise at CCLG - all aimed at improving treatment for children and young people with cancer. Read more at https://bit.ly/42DhCrJ

🌟 @cclguk.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified. This means their health information continues to be: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand Get PIF TICK certified: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how... See our PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #HealthInfo

"Get to know the person and not just the patient or their diagnosis.” We spoke with Helen Trower, a dedicated research nurse, about the importance of supporting teenagers and young adults with cancer through research 🔬 Read more at https://bit.ly/4nH77Mo

📣 New research shows that only 50% of CYP with a #BoneTumour are diagnosed within 12.5 weeks. We're proud to launch new evidence-based support to help doctors recognise and diagnose bone tumours in patients under 18 sooner: https://bit.ly/42wguWV#BoneTumour #ChildCancerSmart

Earlier this year we proudly invested £800,000 into vital #EwingSarcoma research in partnership with the @bcrt-uk.bsky.social and @greatormondst.bsky.social, collectively funding four groundbreaking new bone cancer research projects. Find out more at https://bit.ly/4kqXOxS#EwingSarcoma #BoneCancerAwarenessWeek

As a proud member of @walescanceralliance.org, we are pleased to share the Alliance’s manifesto to improve cancer care in Wales. Published today, this outlines our four key recommendations, and we are calling on all parties to commit to delivering these should they form the next Welsh Government 👇