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Information about cancer

Here you’ll find information and support for young people and families affected by cancer. There’s also advice and resources to help you with things like mental health, nutrition, exercise, staying creative and keeping busy – especially during these difficult times.

About our cancer information

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Written by cancer experts, reviewed by young people with cancer.
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PIF TICK approved - the only UK quality mark for trustworthy health information.
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20 years of cancer information publishing experience.
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Hundreds of lived experience stories to help craft our information content
Why Teenage Cancer Trust information?

Check out our accredited cancer information, tips and resources.

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PIF TICK accredited information

The Patient Information Forum is the UK membership organisation and network for people working in health information and support. The PIF TICK is the UK-wide Quality Mark for Health Information.

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Stories from young people with cancer

Young person Hannah, after cancer treatment

Read story (How I got through cancer treatment)
Maxim in hospital

Read story (I started chemo on Christmas Eve)