(2/3) “On 23 Dec 2016, Frankie was diagnosed with a very rare form of leukaemia, Juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia. We were told the only cure for this type of cancer was to have a bone marrow transplant. Frankie’s older sister Skye was a match.” - Jazzmyn, Frankie's mum.

Today, we are sharing the fifth of our ‘12 Groups of Cancer’ videos, ‘What type of cancer is Leukaemia?’. Leukaemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. Your child’s body needs white blood cells help to fight infections. Watch the full video: bit.ly/3V94cAf.

(1/3) “I had noticed the rash had spread to his ears. The doctor who assessed Frankie said she thought Frankie had meningitis and called 999 for an ambulance.” - Jazzmyn, Frankie's mum.

This week we are following Frankie’s #ChildhoodCancerJourney .

Our Raines Repurposed garden was featured on the BBC RHS Countdown to Chelsea. Watch now via the link, go to 12:02 on the video.

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Children with Cancer UK’s Raines Repurposed at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024, designed by Thomas Clarke.

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Today we are at The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. 💐

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'It’s 10 years since I was diagnosed with leukaemia. I'm in Year 11 & studying for my GCSE’s. I'm looking forward to starting college studying A levels in Math, Economics & Law. I still love supporting Arsenal.' - Sam, 16.

Read his story: bit.ly/3H4w8hW

Work is underway for our balcony garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Read more via the link: childrenwithcancer.org.uk/chelsea-flower…. The RHS
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It’s #NationalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek . We've been hearing how parents affected by childhood cancer look after their mental health & what advice they would offer parents in the same situation. Is there any advice you would offer? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) enhance early detection, risk stratification, clinical decision making & support treatment for children with cancer? Our Scientific Advisor Prof Pam Kearns explores this at today's session of #SIOPEurope2024

Share your thoughts in the comments👇

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek takes place from 13 – 19 May 24. The theme, as set by the Mental Health Foundation foundation, is “Movement: moving for our mental health.”

👇 Some organisations & charities that are here to help you:
Child Bereavement UK
The Good Grief Trust
Mind
Macmillan Cancer Support

It’s Day 1 at #SIOPEurope2024 and our Scientific Advisory Panel Chair, Prof Chris Halsey (Chris Halsey's Lab) delivered a fantastic update on the need for more effective and less toxic CNS-directed therapies for ALL.

Link to the research project: bit.ly/4ak3c0s

Research by Prof Suzanne Turner and Perla Pucci CRUK Cambridge Centre: Paediatric Cancer 🎗️ suggests potential combination therapy option for children with neuroblastoma to prevent resistance to treatment.

Funded by Research at Children with Cancer UK @CwC_UK and Neuroblastoma UK 🎗 🙏

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📽️ It's been 3 weeks since the most incredible day. We are so pleased to share our full 2024 TCS TCS London Marathon video.

🔎 Why not be part of #TeamChildrenwithCancerUK and join our team in 2025. Find out more via the link: bit.ly/3tGrj5k.

🎥 James Button Films

Join us for one of the most popular mountaineering challenges in the UK and conquer three of the highest peaks in just 24 hours this September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Take on this challenge, and be part of #TeamChildrenwithCancerUK . bit.ly/4a9Pw88.

If you’re attending the 5th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Oncology Meeting, on 13-17 May 2024, Italy, look out for a member of our @childrenwithcanceruk team who will be attending and providing updates on the research we are funding. #SIOPEurope2024