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Zane’s story: “No-one thinks their 15 year old is going to get a typ...

Ever since Zane was told his cancer had returned and it is terminal, he and his family have been focused on creating memories together

Josh’s story: I was starting a new chapter of my life, then I found out I had ...

Josh had just started a new job and moved to London when he got the life-changing news he had cancer at 24 years old

Isobel’s story: Cancer diagnosis at 19 turns life upside down

Isobel’s story: Cancer diagnosis at 19 turns life upside down April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month (TYACAM). Launched in 2023...

“I would give anything to be back in the room with Orla”: Orla’...

Ahead of Mother's Day, mum Naomi speaks about her daughter Orla who sadly died in August 2023 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour

“We’ll decorate the tree, bake gingerbread, and cherish photos and video...

After Teddy sadly died at just 3 earlier this year, his mum shares the many ways they will remember him at Christmas time this year

Orla’s story: diagnosed with a rare brain tumour when she was one-year-old

Orla sadly died in August 2023. Her family are sharing their story to raise awareness of how vital support from Young Lives vs Cancer is.

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.

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

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...