Topic: Money

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...

Young Lives vs Cancer Campaigns Manager holding sign reading Stop young cancer patients and their families running on empty

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.

We need MPs to support our Running on Empty campaign

Policy and Public Affairs Manager, Lauren, shares why Members of Parliament need to support our Running on Empty campaign and how you can help.

A photo of Oliver hugging his mum

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.

Young cancer patient Vic sitting cross legged on the beach in sunglasses

Vic’s story. Without support I don’t think I’d have got through it

Vic struggled to face the costs of cancer. But Young Lives vs Cancer offered her the support she needed.

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.

Sarah’s story: “Help with grants..when we really needed it”

Mum-of-three, Sarah, has been diagnosed with incurable breast cancer at just 22 years old