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Here you’ll find information 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.

 

Find out more about what happens after a cancer diagnosis. Find out more >

 

Find out more about the different types of cancer that are more common in young people, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Find out more ›

 

Find out about what causes cancer and how it’s diagnosed in young people. Find out more ›

 

Getting back to ‘normal’ after cancer treatment ends isn’t always straightforward. Your plans and relationships might look quite different, and going back to work or education after cancer can be nerve-racking. Find out more about what life after cancer might look like. Find out more ›

 

Finding out someone you love has cancer is one of those ‘I remember where I was…’ moments. Find out more >

 

Tips and resources

Check out our useful resources, including opinions and advice from experts covering a range of topics, from mental health to nutrition and exercise. You'll also be able to read about the experiences of young people and families affected by cancer.

 

This week’sisolation lifehacks

Each week we’ll provide a new set of tips and resources to help you get through Monday to Friday. Read more ›

Useful links, appsand resources

Resources to help with mental health, nutrition, exercise, staying creative and keeping busy and entertained. Read more ›

How we can help

Whatever you’re going through right now, you're not alone. Support is always available, whether you have cancer, you’re worried about cancer or someone you know has been given a cancer diagnosis. Get help ›

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The five most common cancer warning signs in young people ›

There are many signs and symptoms of cancer – but remember that having any of them doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer.

The Social Sketchup: drawing for mindfulness and wellbeing ›

The Social Sketchup is a series of daily sketching challenges designed to calm your mind, boost your mood and get your creativity flowing.

Hiral: You’re still just as important even through this crisis ›

Hiral is currently on maintenance treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She’s shared a great selection of advice and encouragement to help other young people with cancer cope with isolation and get through lockdown and shielding.

Terence: It’s always good to set realistic goals ›

Terence was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was 16. At our Find Your Sense of Tumour event last year he gave a brilliant speech with the message that life goes on after cancer. Watch it here, or keep reading for advice and inspiration.

How positive thinking can help you start your day right ›

Psychologist Martin Burder explains the negativity bias and how to overcome it, sharing his top tips on positive thinking to help you start your day in the best possible way.

5-minute fitness workout for beginners ›

Got five minutes a day to up your fitness levels and feel healthy? This easy-to-follow 5-minute fitness workout is perfect for beginners.

Three 10-minute workouts you can do at home ›

Our friends at MOVE Charity are experts in exercise and cancer rehab. They’ve kindly shared these brilliant 10-minute workouts you can do at home with little or no equipment.

All you need to know about social distancing, shielding and self-isolating ›

Unsure about whether you need to be shielding, social distancing or self-isolating? In this guide we’ll walk you through what each term means and what steps you need to be taking to protect yourself.

Getting the right cancer information ›

When it comes to your cancer treatment, there’s no such thing as a silly question – particularly under the current circumstances. And you can never ask too many questions.

Living healthily during cancer ›

Eating, sleeping and exercising can be tough when you have cancer, but it’s really important to look after yourself as well as possible during treatment.

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Coronavirus andCancer

Find information for young people and families about coronavirus and cancer, including the latest coronavirus guidelines. Read our information ›

I have cancer

Find out more about what happens after a cancer diagnosis. Find out more ›

I think I mighthave cancer

You know your body better than anyone, so if you’ve noticed a change and you’re worried about it, it’s always worth getting checked out. Find out how you can get the right advice. Find out more ›
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