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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.
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 kind and loving little boy who adored his baby brother Laurie, fire engines 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
A day in the life of an accommodation manager
Mandy shares a day in the life as the Accommodation Manager for Ciaran’s House, close to the children’s hospital in Edinburgh.
A day in the life of Kerry, a Young Lives vs Cancer specialist social worker
Kerry talks about her work with families at different stages of their cancer experience.
Olivia’s story
Olivia from Doncaster was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) when she was around 2 years old. Since 2017, Olivia has had around 20 tumours ...