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Ben’s Story: I opened up with their support. I’m gay with cancer
Ben was 22 when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. Six months earlier, Ben said he had come out with his sexuality and started a new life.
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 ...
Micro volunteering: giving your time and skills without the big commitment
For International Micro Volunteering Day, Collette Brown the Groups & Volunteering Development Manager at Young Lives vs Cancer explains what micr...
A year on the Young Lives vs Cancer Voice Board
Emma shares her experience of being a member of the Young Lives vs Cancer Voice Board
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
Farid’s story: Cancer diagnosis turns studying and socialising to hospital...
Farid was studying for his university degree and had just started work when he was diagnosed with cancer
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