New guidance for GPs aims to cut delays in childhood abdominal cancer diagnosis 📣🩺
We’re proud to release new guidance to help GPs spot the signs of abdominal cancers sooner. #EarlyDiagnosis #ChildCancerSmart
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📢 New good practice guide: Supporting teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer during a prison sentence
The guide highlights the challenges young people face when diagnosed with cancer in prison and provides practical guidance to improve care.
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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
The post shows a picture of a research poster from the FORTEe project. The work “𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳: 𝘜𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘖𝘙𝘛𝘌𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭”, highlighted how digital and exercise-based interventions such as the AR smartphone app, as well as the Pixformance motion tracking device can be integrated into pediatric oncology care. The poster presentation focused on real-world user experiences from the FORTEe clinical trial, offering valuable insights into feasibility, acceptance, and the role of technology in supporting young patients during cancer treatment. Next to the poster, there is a portrait picture of the first author Hayley Marriott shown.
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 📢
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Prof. Anthony Moorman presenting at the CCLG Annual Conference in Manchester, discussing how the VIVO Biobank and research from the Leukaemia Research Cytogenetics Group support advances in acute leukaemia research.
Prof. Anthony Moorman presenting at the CCLG Annual Conference in Manchester, discussing how the VIVO Biobank and research from the Leukaemia Research Cytogenetics Group support advances in acute leukaemia research.
Prof. Anthony Moorman presenting at the CCLG Annual Conference in Manchester, discussing how the VIVO Biobank and research from the Leukaemia Research Cytogenetics Group support advances in acute leukaemia research.
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
Award-winning research at #CCLG26 🌟🔬
Day one celebrated outstanding work improving care and advancing science across the children and young people’s cancer community.
Congratulations to all our winners! 👏
#CCLGResearchAwards
Juggling roles while growing as a researcher #ECR 👩🔬
Live now! At #CCLG26 experts share their tips for balancing clinical work, teaching, leadership, collaborations, funding, and life - helping early career researchers thrive in paediatric cancer research.
Supporting mental health in young people with cancer 💛
Live session exploring anxiety, depression, trauma, parent experiences, and how healthcare teams can improve psychosocial support with evidence-based approaches.
#CCLG26
Live for #CCLG26 🔬
We're learning more about the advances in paediatric cancer diagnostics, including sustainable imaging, real-world use of the miR-371a-3p, and long-read sequencing for potential clinical applications - all aimed at improving care for children & young people.
An insightful session on how better diagnosis, data, teamwork, and palliative care support can improve care for teens and young adults with cancer.
A reminder that TYA patients have unique needs that require tailored approaches across research, services, and care. #CCLG26
Live from #CCLG26: Caring for the whole child highlights the power of collaboration in childhood cancer care - from acute leukaemia pathways to stronger CTYA PPI networks & national SACT education. Multidisciplinary teamwork is improving outcomes for CYP with cancer.
From sample to breakthrough: celebrating 30 years of biobanking transforming #CYPCancer research.
Chaired by Prof Debbie Tweddle & Dr John Moppett, the session highlights the power of collaboration - from patient and public involvement to cutting-edge research advances.
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#CCLG26 opened exploring England’s #NationalCancerPlan and how it could transform the cancer journey for children and young people.
An important session for everyone across the NHS to understand the priorities, and opportunities ahead for improving cancer care for young people.
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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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