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Kylen’s story: diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia aged three
Kylen's family have been supported by a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker throughout his treatment.
Esme’s Story: CLIC House kept her family together at Christmas
Esme was diagnosed with cancer at just three years old. She went on to have chemotherapy treatment as well as radiotherapy and surgery.
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...
“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...
Mphango shares why she backs the Safe Sick Pay campaign
After being diagnosed with cancer at 24, Mphango had to go onto sick pay of just over £400 a month, which was not enough to cover her existing bills ...
Amy’s story: New job, new flat, new life in London…all turned upside...
Amy was diagnosed with lymphoma at 23 after noticing she had itchy skin and bruising and was tired all the time
Free hospital parking plans in Northern Ireland under threat
Young Lives vs Cancer's Devolved Nations Policy and Public Affair's Officer Ben shares how free parking in Northern Ireland hospitals is und...
Mphango’s story: Diagnosed with leukaemia after starting a new career
Mphango was diagnosed with leukaemia at 24 and went on to have radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital in Sutton
We’ve handed the #RunningOnEmpty petition into Downing Street. What next?
Young Lives vs Cancer's Policy and Public Affairs Manager shares what the next steps are now our petition for a Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund ...