Multidisciplinary team (MDT) working is essential in children’s cancer care. Dr Ren Manias, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Southampton General Hospital and Contact’s medical adviser, explains how effective communication and shared decision making improve survival rates, enhance quality of life, and support children and their families during their cancer journey.
Lisa Radcliffe’s son, George, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma when he was three years old and sadly died when he was four. Here, she explains how she and her husband, David, quickly found their own approach to communicating with George during his treatment, and how this helped them.
Ellie Philpotts was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2011 aged 15. She explains how she found support from other young people with cancer and how, through awareness raising, writing and advocacy work, she’s hoping to help those who are newly diagnosed.
Sarah Davis' daughter Emma was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) as a 12-year-old. She writes about the support the family received and the progress Emma has made since finishing treatment
This year, for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM), CCLG has been working hard to raise awareness of the long-term impact of childhood cancer and its treatments.
Paediatric Clinical Psychologist at Birmingham Children’s Hospital & CCLG member
LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity supports children and young people with cancer and their families who are under the care of the Children’s Hospital for Wales. As it celebrates its 40th anniversary, LATCH’s CEO, Menai Owen-Jones, reflects on its achievements over the past four decades.
Nicky Webb, is a clinical nurse specialist for the long-term follow-up of survivors of childhood cancer at the East Midlands Children and Young Person's Integrated Cancer Service. She is also a CCLG member and plays an active role in CCLG's specialist Late Effects Group.
Lillie Killick was 14 years old when diagnosed with leukaemia in 2010. Now 27, she tells us how some of the support she received after treatment helped to inspire her career choices
