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Young Lives vs Cancer response to the Scottish Government’s Programme for ...

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2024-25

Eilidh’s story: I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 17 after already go...

Eilidh shares in her own words what it was like to receive a thryoid cancer diagnosis after already going through years of treatment for leukaemia

This is a selfie featuring a woman, Emma. She has curly brown hair and is wearing an orange top with yellow and brown patterns.

Emma’s story: joining Young Lives vs Cancer’s Voice Board

Emma joined our Voice Board to help shape the strategic direction of Young Lives vs Cancer. She shares her experience and explains why others should a...

John and his son, Alfie, are sitting on a big rock. Alfie is laughing, while John has his left arm around him. Behind them there is a stone wall.

John’s story: his experience on the Young Lives vs Cancer Voice Board

John joined our Voice Board to give back after we supported his son, Alfie, through cancer treatment. Here he shares his experience and explains why o...

Artie’s story: Diagnosed with a brain tumour at three years old

When Artie was diagnosed with a brain tumour at three years old, his family would have to travel 150 miles there and back to the hospital for his trea...

Hassan’s story: Hassan’s sister shares his story in his memory after...

Hassan's sister, Sadia, shares his story in his memory after he sadly died of acute myeloid leukaemia at 20 years old

“We know you will be busy but children and young people with cancer can’t wa...

A week on from the election of the new UK Government, Young Lives vs Cancer reflects on what this General Election means for children and young people...

Elisse’s story: I was diagnosed with lymphoma just before my last year of ...

Elisse was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at 21 years old just before starting her final year of uni

For every young person with cancer

Why Pride matters for young people with cancer

One of our social workers talks about the unique challenges LGBTQIA+ young people with cancer face and how they support them.