Topic: Money

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...

“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...

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 ...

Amy is standing against a red backdrop, she has her head shaved, make up on and a large necklace and earrings

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...

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

A group of Young Lives vs Cancer campaigners holding placards and banners on Parliament Square

We’ve handed the #RunningOnEmpty petition into Downing Street. What next?

Young Lives vs Cancer's Policy and Public Affairs Manager shares what the next steps are now our petition for a Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund ...

“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

A child who has had cancer makes his way to school

How do Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers support young people in education?

Education is a huge part of young people’s lives, and a cancer diagnosis can throw their plans completely off course. We asked two of our social wor...