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 👇

📢 We've launched our 2025 manifesto! Fixing the Foundations: Building a better future for cancer care in Wales. Every year, around 19,500 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales. We need bold action to deliver timely, compassionate, and world-class care. What we're calling for⬇️

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 Read more at bit.ly/4mID06b #CCAM #BrainTumourResearch #CCLG

Lewis Paget was diagnosed with two different leukaemias at the same time as a teenager in 2016. In Contact magazine, he describes the impact of this and how it influenced him to become a cancer researcher himself 🎗️🔬 Read Lewis' full article at https://bit.ly/3VC0fne

Teenagers finishing cancer treatment face many challenges as they adjust to life afterward. Our free guide, 'What happens next?', offers valuable support for this transition. Share this resource with teens completing their treatment! 🌟 Order or download bit.ly/42IUV5l

In 1977, less than 30% of children survived cancer; now it's over 80%. But we can do more! Our new research strategy aims for a future where every child and young person receives the best treatment and care. #WorldCancerResearchDay Read more at bit.ly/4njxfwA

New Frontier Economics report, commissioned by @amrc-uk.bsky.social and @wellcometrust.bsky.social, showcases the extensive benefits of non-commercial clinical research 🔬 It reveals the ‘triple dividend’ this research brings to the UK: unlocking growth, supporting the NHS and improving lives 👇

🚨 Attention, early career researchers working in childhood and young people's cancer: Share your work 🗣️ Submit a poster, presentation, or power pitch for our Early Career Research Day. Deadline: 5 pm, Friday, 19 September. More info and submit at bit.ly/42qh9c6

💡 Have an idea to improve cancer outcomes for children and young people? @littleprincesses.bsky.social Project Grants are available for #research into kinder treatments, better care, and improved diagnosis. Find out more and apply by 8 October at bit.ly/47vDWa5 #CCAM #CYPCancerResearch

This #CCAM, Laura and Dave, parents of Max, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) at the age of seven, are raising awareness and funds for research to improve treatments for this disease 🎗️ Read more at bit.ly/47UOLlV

Around 1 in 500 children in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer by age 14. This #CCAM, we’re highlighting #ChildCancerSmart, sharing information about how diagnoses are made and what support is available for families 🎗️ Find out more and get involved at bit.ly/45JBdsi

We're joining #OneCancerVoice, a coalition of over 60 charities, to urge the UK Government to deliver a bold and fully funded #NationalCancerPlan for England. This plan aims to save and improve the lives of more people, including children and young people 🎗️📣

Exciting breakthrough 🎗️ New @nature.com paper from @universityofleeds.bsky.social reveals how DNA circles can drive relapse in childhood leukaemia. “This could provide an early warning system for patients more at risk of relapse.” – Dr Boyes Read more at bit.ly/4mjNE3I @littleprincesses.bsky.social

Interested in #ImagingScience in #PaediatricOncology? 🔍 Join CCLG’s first-ever Imaging Science Day in person on Friday, 5 September. Discover exciting new developments and research from expert speakers. 🚨 Registration deadline: 22 August Register at bit.ly/45cyibe

3 persistent symptoms, 3 GP visits or 3 weeks of unexplained symptoms? We want #HealthcareProfessionals to consider: 'Could it be cancer?' #ChildCancerSmart Dissemination Lead, @drbobphillips.bsky.social, explains more about our evidence-based approach. 🔗 bit.ly/4lno0Kh

We want #HealthcareProfessionals to consider the question: 'Could it be cancer?' If a child has 3 persistent symptoms, 3 GP visits, or 3 weeks of unexplained symptoms, it might be time to call your local on-call paediatrician 📞 cclg.org.uk/childcancers... #ChildCancerSmart

Cancer is the biggest killer by disease in the UK of children and teenagers. Too many are waiting longer than necessary to be diagnosed ‼️ Research shows that while some are diagnosed quickly after showing symptoms, many may take months or years - we want to close this gap 👇

Next week, brothers Jamie and John are paddleboarding across the English Channel to raise funds for CCLG, in memory of Jamie’s daughter, Pearl. Join us in wishing Jamie and John the best of luck for their incredible challenge 💛🎗️ More info and donate at bit.ly/3G1lQ4f

Fantastic to see this collaboration between AMRC members @cclguk.bsky.social, @bcrt-uk.bsky.social and @goshcharity.bsky.social! “The team hopes that by disrupting these protein networks, they can reverse the changes that allow cancer to grow...” 👇

🧬 New research funded into Ewing sarcoma, led by Dr Sara Sánchez Molina. Our Special Named Funds are co-funding a new study into this rare and aggressive bone cancer, alongside @bcrt-uk.bsky.social, Ewing’s Sarcoma Research Trust & @goshcharity.bsky.social. Find out more at bit.ly/44RoKSU

Rethinking Ewing sarcoma research 🔬 Instead of targeting the cancer-causing protein, scientists are now studying the support system behind it. Led by Dr. Sánchez Molina, this project could revolutionise future treatment. Visit: ow.ly/CTOI50WtUl0 #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #Research #UntilTheresACure

Unit 9 of our eLearning series for #multiprofessionals in the early years of a career in #CYPCancer services is now live - ‘An introduction to palliative and end of life care for children, teenagers and young adults’ 💛 Access the eLearning Hub at learning.cclg.org.uk

Researchers at @unibirmingham.bsky.social are working on finding kinder treatments for Ewing sarcoma 🎗️💛 By targeting the protein PRMT5, the team hope to develop more effective treatments with fewer side effects. Find out more at bit.ly/3UogmUK #SarcomaAwarenessMonth