Blog
Our blog introduces you to everything we do. Listen to other people's experiences, hear cancer tips and advice or where to go to get involved.
Ava’s Story: You’re helping Ava’s family face the future
For six-year-old Ava and her mum Katie, Young Lives vs Cancer's support meant more than practical help
Abbie’s Story: “You gave me a Home from Home. Thank you”
For Abbie, the support from Young Lives vs Cancer meant more than a place to stay during her treatment. It gave her the space to dream big for her fut...
The cost of cancer on young lives is more than medical
Our Policy and Influencing team will be bringing our #CancerCosts campaign directly to those with the power to make change happen.
What our Voice Board means to us
Emma Wood, Voice Manager talks about the search to grow our Voice Board and hear different voices and experiences.
The Rare Cancers Bill: what it means for children and young people
On Friday 11 July, the Rare Cancers Bill passed its third reading in the House of Commons.
Why we’re launching the Young Lives Innovation Lab
We are working to develop sustainable solutions that can transform the lives of children and young people with cancer, by investing in, and supporting...
My experience going from ‘cancer kid’ to doctor
Kate reflects on her experience of having leukaemia aged nine and how it’s led her to where she is today - about to start work as a junior doctor.
Nancy’s Story: “I honestly can’t think of what it would be like without Yo...
Nancy was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just one year old and had to have two surgeries and high dose chemotherapy treatment.
Paarus’s Story: “It made us realise what is important”
Paarus was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at 13 and had to start treatment at Royal Marsden Hospital