Topic: Hospital

Tia’s story. Diagnosed with leukaemia at just four years old.

Tia has been on and off of treatment for six years since she was diagnosed with leukaemia at four years old

“Our children and young people’s cancer plan is ambitious but it should ...

Helen Gravestock, Director of Policy, Influencing and Voice at Young Lives vs Cancer on why a Children and Young People’s Cancer Plan is so needed.

Dylan’s story. His family had to travel to hospital up to four times a wee...

Dylan was diagnosed with leukaemia at just two years old. He went to hospital for chemo three or four times a week, and the journey take up to an hour...

Team Young Lives took a trip to UK Parliament – but why were we there?

Lauren Marks, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Young Lives vs Cancer, shares what happened when we took the #RunningOnEmpty report to Parliament

Dan’s story. Hearing he had cancer just after moving in with his partner

At 23, Dan had just moved in with his partner and was working full-time as a retail manager when he got the news he had Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Oliver’s story. “It’s so far and such a long trip for him”

Oliver’s treatment in Manchester meant a 63 mile journey from home. His family were supported by a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker.

Kathryn’s story. Traveling 50 miles to and from hospital for treatment.

When Kathryn was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma she had to stop university and move back home to start treatment.

Ben’s story. “What you’ve got is something called lymphoma”

After noticing a lump on his back, Ben was diagnosed with lymphoma and has since been having radiotherapy treatment at Guy's Hospital in London.

Lucas’ story. News of his relapse turned everything upside down

When Lucas' family received the sad news his cancer had returned, their lives changed again. But Jeremy was there to help support the family.