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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.

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.

Amy and Matt with baby Rory. They are all smiling and wearing woolly hats and coats outside.

Bereaved Mum and Dad to perform on West End stage alongside stars in memory of t...

A mum and dad from Cumbria whose seven-month-old son sadly died after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour are preparing to return to the stage an...

The NHS in England – Have your say

The UK Government are creating a 10-year plan for health services in England, and they want to hear your views. 

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Reflections on eight years as a trustee at Young Lives vs Cancer

This #TrusteesWeek, Rachel Hollis, a children’s cancer nurse, reflects on the last eight years as a trustee at Young Lives vs Cancer. She talks abou...

Young Lives vs Cancer response to the Scottish Government’s Programme for ...

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2024-25

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

This is a selfie featuring a woman, Emma. She has curly brown hair and is wearing an orange top with yellow and brown patterns.

Emma’s story: joining Young Lives vs Cancer’s Voice Board

Emma joined our Voice Board to help shape the strategic direction of Young Lives vs Cancer. She shares her experience and explains why others should a...

John and his son, Alfie, are sitting on a big rock. Alfie is laughing, while John has his left arm around him. Behind them there is a stone wall.

John’s story: his experience on the Young Lives vs Cancer Voice Board

John joined our Voice Board to give back after we supported his son, Alfie, through cancer treatment. Here he shares his experience and explains why o...

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...