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Survival for childhood cancer is rising: now over 84% in England live at least 5 years after diagnosis. Let’s keep pushing for 100%. We can all help give more children the chance to grow up. Stay inspired and follow updates from us, @cancerresearchuk.org and @crukcamcentre.bsky.social

If you're interested in contributing to research that truly makes a difference, consider joining our Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) network. buff.ly/fs7QDSJ

The event enabled connections between researchers, health care providers and the families outside of medical settings.

This year, the event was hosted at Jesus College in July, it brought together young patients and their families for day of activities aimed at supporting the wellbeing and development of the young patients, who are either undergoing or who have recently completed their treatment.

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Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply passionate about improving care, Join the PPI network today and help us shape the future of childhood cancer research. Your voice is powerful! buff.ly/fs7QDSJ

When patients and carers are in the room—not just as participants but as partners—research becomes more relevant, inclusive, and impactful. That’s the heart of public involvement in childhood cancer research.

From research updates to urgent calls for data sharing, accessible info, and targeted funding, this meeting showed what real partnership looks like. Families and researchers are co-driving progress in ALCL care and science.

These “mumcologists”—parents turned experts—shared their deep knowledge of ALCL, helping shape research priorities. A young adult patient highlighted how 16–25s often fall between care systems. Their voices are not just valid—they’re vital.

If you’re a patient, family member, or caregiver, your experience can help guide the future of childhood cancer research. Join the PPI network today! buff.ly/fs7QDSJ

Patients and their families bring important perspectives that help researchers understand how cancer treatment affects their lives. By involving young patients in research, we find solutions that not only treat the cancer but also improve overall well-being.

PPI - Public and Patient Involvement - is especially vital in childhood, teenage, and young adult cancer research. These groups have unique needs, and involving them in the research process helps us create solutions that are tailored to their experiences.

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This research calls for more effective, less toxic cancer treatments that minimize collateral damage to healthy tissues. Protecting young patients from long-term side effects is crucial for improving quality of life after treatment.

Chemotherapy can cause premature aging effects in blood cells, similar to natural aging. This is a concern for children, as they are especially vulnerable to long-term effects due to their developing bodies.

The study shows that certain chemotherapy drugs cause significant mutations in healthy blood cells, which could lead to long-term health issues. This highlights the need for therapies that target cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.