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5 things to say when someone is going through a difficult time
Drawing on the experience of Rachel, a Young Lives vs Cancer Specialist Social Worker, here are five simple things to say when someone is going throug...
Shôn’s story
Shôn shares how cancer changed his life overnight, and why having a Young Lives vs Cancer Specialist Social Worker by his side made all the differenc...
“Say that again”
Young Lives vs Cancer partners with Ditto to reduce the burden of sharing cancer updates
Hassan’s story
Hassan was 19 and in his second year at university when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
Lucy’s story
Lucy went through eight months of chemotherapy and surgery. But the sport she loved before cancer has opened the door to an exciting new chapter.
Eleanor’s story
In October 2024, Eleanor was diagnosed with stage 2AE bulky classical Hodgkin lymphoma.
Teddy’s story
Teddy was a funny, kind and clever boy who adored his baby brother Laurie, Hot Wheels cars, music, and, most of all, ice cream.
Children and young people share their experience in new survey
Guilherme, Carmela, Beth and Elodie all received a cancer diagnosis in the last five years and took part in our recent survey which shows more suppo...
Jakub’s story
When Jakub was diagnosed with lymphoma at 13 years old his specialist social worker supported him and his family throughout treatment