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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.
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
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...
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
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 all want the future to be better for children and young people with cancer...
Jenny Turner, our Director of Strategy and Governance, on why she’s so passionate about our cancer care survey and how to get involved
Bilbo the brave, living with cancer after ringing the bell
Mum Kim shares her family's experience when her son Bilbo was diagnosed with leukaemia at five and the impact it has had on their lives ever sinc...
Arianna’s story. Diagnosed with neuroblastoma and travelling for treatment
Arianna was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at 5 and has travelled across the UK for treatment