Topic: Treatment
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.
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.
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.
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.
Will’s story. Mum and dad were told their unborn son would need care
Will spent the first year of his life at Great Ormond Street hospital. Our Home from Home Paul's House kept the family together.