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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...
From one parent to another: Top tips for parents/carers of a child with cancer t...
Rob shares his top tips to help improve emotional wellbeing for other parents and carers of a child with cancer
Abi shares how cancer had an impact on her mental health
Abi shares how she struggled with the impact cancer had on her mental health once she was in remission
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 ...
Quinn’s story: Diagnosed with leukaemia during second year of uni
Quinn found being away from his friends and his social life one of the hardest parts of facing cancer as a young person
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
Mphango: the changes I’d like to see this World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day, we had a chat with Mphango about her own cancer experience and why change needs to happen in 2024.
Venus’ story: Diagnosed with a brain tumour at 10 years old
Venus was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 10 years old and went on to have chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital