Topic: Treatment

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...

Hassan’s story: Hassan’s sister shares his story in his memory after...

Hassan's sister, Sadia, shares his story in his memory after he sadly died of acute myeloid leukaemia at 20 years old

“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...

From one parent to another: Top tips for parents/carers of a child with cancer t...

Rob shares his top tips to help improve emotional wellbeing for other parents and carers of a child with cancer

Abi shares how cancer had an impact on her mental health

Abi shares how she struggled with the impact cancer had on her mental health once she was in remission

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

Mphango: the changes I’d like to see this World Cancer Day

This World Cancer Day, we had a chat with Mphango about her own cancer experience and why change needs to happen in 2024.