
Life After Childhood Leukaemia
@childhood_leuk
Research being conducted in DCU exploring the transition to survivorship following treatment for childhood leukaemia, funded by @irishresearch @breakthrocancer
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In our latest #PhDLife video, Avril Deegan, Dublin City University PhD student, discusses her #ChildhoodLeukemia research. We're looking forward to seeing how Avril's research progresses to make a positive difference for children with cancer and their families. #CancerResearch #MakeMoreSurvivors

โญ๏ธWhy Research Mattersโญ๏ธ Check out my winning video below! The competition was run by Union of Students in Ireland & We are now Research Ireland Thank you! Breakthrough Cancer Research Dr Chiara Besani Simon Dunne Prof Veronica Lambert Owen Smith Dublin City University DCU School of Psychology IPSON youtu.be/esc1R7Y5ipI?siโฆ



Delighted to be a guest on the The Runners Diary podcast with Orla Dolan & Breakthrough Cancer Research. The Runners Diary are raising important funds for Breakthrough Cancer Research & CHI at Crumlin. Check them out to find out more! Have a listen to our segment from 1;13.00 open.spotify.com/episode/5MkcMqโฆ

Delighted to be in Milan at #SIOPEurope24 with Childhood Cancer Ireland Some very engaging & informative discussions on all things paediatric oncology. Looking forward to more tomorrow! SIOPE ๐๏ธ CCI Europe ๐๏ธ Breakthrough Cancer Research We are now Research Ireland Life After Childhood Leukaemia European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors


Dinner with CanTeen Ireland at the end of Day 1 at SIOPE ๐๏ธ CCI Europe ๐๏ธ conference in Milan. We are pleased to be able to bring parents and survivors along with us to learn and share their experiences. Avril Deegan Noreen Doyle Patricia McColgan


Some highlights from day 2 CCI Europe ๐๏ธ conference with parents and survivors. ๐๏ธUpdate on smartCARE app for survivors. ๐๏ธDr Chiara Besani, Children's Health Ireland on psychological support ๐๏ธPatricia McColgan on transition from paediatric to adult services.


Day 2! SIOPE ๐๏ธ CCI Europe ๐๏ธ Fantastic presentation by Dr Chiara Besani on the Irish perspective of psycho-social care. Also great to see Patricia McColgan on a panel discussion on the transition from paediatric to adult services. ๐ Childhood Cancer Ireland IPSON DCU School of Psychology


Very grateful to be invited by Childhood Cancer Ireland to attend this years CCI Europe ๐๏ธ SIOPE ๐๏ธ conference in Milan, Italy. The conference provides a great opportunity for countries to share ideas, learn from each other & collaborate. #ccieurope2024 #siopeurope2024


PhD student and researcher Avril Deegan emphasises the importance of seeking support and prioritising emotional well-being during and after a cancer diagnosis. Reactions differ from person-to-person and it's important to get as much support as possible. #PhDLife #PsychoOncology


Just around a month ago, I was in Milan at the SIOPE ๐๏ธ CCI Europe ๐๏ธ conference! What a great opportunity this was to learn & collaborate with people from all over Europe. Thanks to Childhood Cancer Ireland for making this possible! #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancersurvivorship

The 4th Annual CAYAS (Childhood, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancers & Survivorship) Conference takes place on Sat 5th October Hosted by Childhood Cancer Ireland & CanTeen Ireland CAYAS highlights the lived experience alongside medical experts Register now at cayasireland.ie


๐ CAYAS Conference 2024 ๐ I had a great day in Croke Park today where I presented my research on childhood leukaemia survivorship. Thanks to Childhood Cancer Ireland & CanTeen Ireland for a great event! And to Breakthrough Cancer Research for their continued support. Life After Childhood Leukaemia


I was delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist in this years #TellitStraight competition which was held last week in DCU. Thanks to DCU Graduate Studies Office ๐ for a well organised event. Breakthrough Cancer Research We are now Research Ireland Dr Chiara Besani Owen Smith Simon Dunne Prof Veronica Lambert IPSON


โญ๏ธ Tell It Straight 2025 โญ๏ธ ๐ Aim: Describe your research in 2 mins ๐ Check out my video! Breakthrough Cancer Research DCU School of Psychology Owen Smith Dr Chiara Besani Simon Dunne Prof Veronica Lambert IPSON Research Ireland DCU Graduate Studies Office ๐ Dublin City University Life After Childhood Leukaemia Childhood Cancer Ireland Patricia McColgan

Excited to share that I will be presenting my research on childhood leukaemia survivorship at MASCC annual meeting in Seattle this June! Special thanks to Breakthrough Cancer Research, We are now Research Ireland, Simon Dunne , Prof Veronica Lambert, Dr Chiara Besani, Owen Smith #MASCC25


Looking forward to presenting my research on 'Life After Childhood Leukaemia' at CCI Europe ๐๏ธ conference in Budapest next month! Special thanks to Childhood Cancer Ireland, Simon Dunne, Prof Veronica Lambert, Owen Smith, Dr Chiara Besani, Breakthrough Cancer Research, We are now Research Ireland. #CCIEurope2025


Delighted to present at SIOPE ๐๏ธ and CCI Europe ๐๏ธ conference in Budapest! Thanks to Breakthrough Cancer Research and Research Ireland for funding this project and to Childhood Cancer Ireland for supporting my attendance. Simon Dunne Prof Veronica Lambert Owen Smith Dr Chiara Besani #ccieurope2025
