These findings from @CCLG_UK highlight the urgent need for more awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia - the most common childhood cancer. 👇 oncologynewstoday.co.uk/new-research-h…

📢 We need help sharing the survey to hear from parents across the UK with experience of cancer. If that's you, your story can help shape the cancer support of tomorrow’s families. By sharing it, you can champion and lead the changes you want to see. 👉bit.ly/cancer-needs-s…

Cancer cells are healthy cells that have gained genetic errors and gone rogue. They compete with healthy cells for survival and even win. Find out more in our #ResearchRoundup blog 👉🏻 bit.ly/46ZmZSy

George was three years old when, in May 2022, he was diagnosed with #rhabdomyosarcoma, the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children, and sadly passed away on 14 October 2023. Read George's full story and support his #SpecialNamedFund, Just George 💫👉🏻 bit.ly/47xS1k3

To threaten those who live with a disability or long term illness with removal of benefits, free prescriptions & legal aid is nothing shock of horrific. The message seems to be if you refuse to work, we will remove all your essential support. UNACCEPTABLE! msn.com/en-us/money/ca…

Disability Rights UK have issued a statement this afternoon, a response to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunts announcement on proposed benefit changes. The dangerous language issued deserves a truthful response. Please share. #benefits #JeremyHunt

We have reached 1 million active registered donors on the #DKMS UK database! 🎉 ✋ But we can’t stop there. There are patients like John who are still looking for their lifesaving match. If you’re aged 17-55, you can register at dkms.org.uk/register.

✨ Exciting news! The newest edition of Contact magazine is live! 🍏 Focused on food and nutrition, this issue is filled with expert insights, patient stories & practical advice to support families of a child with cancer. Download or subscribe for free at~ bit.ly/CCLGContactMag…

On #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities, we recognise the challenges and celebrate the triumphs of all people with disabilities – whether visible or invisible. Thanks to Laura Makes Things🌈🔮🌙🧵 for the beautiful illustration 💙

💜 Today is International Day of Disabled People #IDPD Bryony, an actor and disability advocate, wants to see more representation in the media. 🔗 scope.org.uk/news-and-stori…

#InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities is about promoting the rights, dignity and well-being of persons with #disabilities at every level of society and development. It serves as an important reminder to embrace #inclusion in all aspects of our lives, all year round. ❤️

School leaders: If some neurodivergent pupils are struggling with anxiety around school, making prom attendance dependent on school attendance or attainment is not the deal-breaker you think, nor will it increase attendance. But it will break trust. Reframe to Can't Not Won't.

WHY DONT YOU WISH TO GET BETTER ? shameful words to say Ricky Gervais if you spent weeks months years watching your child fight to live you'd have a different mindset I think you need to spend a week in a children's hospice or cancer centre to thaw out that cold heart of yours

Has your child been affected by childhood cancer? 🎗 We're looking for stories from families affected by childhood cancer to help raise awareness of childhood cancer and support the work of CCLG 👉 bit.ly/3OiyI7V

Curious about chemotherapy's role in fighting cancer? 🔬 There are six main types of chemotherapy 🧬 Learn more about the over 100 medicines used and how they target cancer cells' DNA in our #ResearchRoundup blog at ~ bit.ly/48bLziN #ChildhoodCancerResearch

✨🔬Exciting news! Funding is available, of up to £125k, for a 3-year #research project targeting a question in paediatric #rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) that will improve understanding & outlook for higher-risk forms of RMS. Apply by Feb 7, 2024. Details & apply~bit.ly/3TpenjB

A huge thank you to Martin Lewis for helping to raise awareness about the importance of joining the #stemcell register! 🙌 Are you aged 17-55? Register today at dkms.org.uk/register. If you have any questions about joining the #DKMS register, please drop us a message! 📩

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