It can be really difficult navigating hospitals as a young person - especially if you are suddenly thrown in with a new cancer diagnosis! My new blog has 8 tips for young people at hospital, so give them a read (they're pretty helpful for older adults too!) 👇

Good communication can have a huge impact when working with young people 🗣 This #TYACAM Jo Stark , Chief Nurse for Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer & CCLG shares some key points for #CancerProfessionals to keep in mind when working with young people. More info at: bit.ly/3J9IqFZ

Tailoring communication to the individual and providing personalised care is essential. #Cancerprofessionals we are signposting you to this valuable resource developed by carlacarolina and Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer tyac.org.uk/teenage-and-yo…

Ever wondered what cancer care looks like for teens and young adults? 💛 This #TYACAM, we're inviting you to join our new webinar with Jo Stark, 'What is cancer care like for TYAs?,' on 16 April at 7 pm to find out. Register for free at: bit.ly/4atZ12S

Ellie Waters was diagnosed with alveolar #rhabdomyosarcoma aged 14. This #TYACAM, she explains how it influenced her ambition to become a doctor, and why it’s so important to raise awareness of the issues that young cancer patients face: bit.ly/3K8DukK 💜

Yami Moloteni was diagnosed with #HodgkinLymphoma when aged 18. To mark #TYACAM, Yami tells us about her cancer diagnosis and treatment and offers advice to both professionals and other young cancer patients to help empower young people around healthcare: bit.ly/4atmUbf

TYAs face unique challenges, like maintaining independence during treatment and job prospects post-cancer. Young people's cancer research is underfunded, leaving gaps in knowledge about effective treatments and support. Learn more about #TYACAM at: bit.ly/3TBuLfB🎗 🔬

📣 There is still time to sign up for tonight's webinar! This #TYACAM, join us online as we talk to Jo Stark about how young people's cancer care is different to other ages 💜 Sign up for free at: bit.ly/4atZ12S Young Lives vs Cancer

Teens and young adults with cancer have unique needs and require specific treatments and different #research 💜 🔬There is very little research that focuses just on young people – but we are working hard to change that 💪Check out our #TYACAM blog at 👉 cclg.uk/3HaOWvs

Mila Rundic was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in September 2022 when she was 19 years old. As part of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, she shares about the impact of her cancer and offers advice to young cancer patients at: bit.ly/3UeJmxu #TYACAM 💛

We're excited to welcome members & delegates to our biggest-ever Annual Conference next week at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes. Packed with news & discoveries in children’s & young people’s cancer. Check out our most ambitious programme yet! 🌟See you there! bit.ly/3W4c6f4

Ross Long was 16 years old when diagnosed with abdominal B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013. To mark #TYACAM, Ross is using his experience to help others going through the same thing 💜 You can read Ross’ story at: cclg.uk/43QPDUk

🌟 We're proud to launch our new Good Practice Guide for communicating with #TYAs with cancer - aiming to equip HCPs with tools to assist in effectively assessing their preferences and engaging them in communication at the level they desire. More info at: bit.ly/3QdyP4P

Last week, we caught up with one of TYACs first funded researchers Nicola Hughes 🔬 We wanted to find out why she started researching cancer in young people, and what she loves about her job 💛 Find out more in our #TYACAM blog at: bit.ly/49Ry7kO

Meet Dr. Morven Brown, a health psychologist and childhood cancer researcher at Newcastle University 🎓 At 23, she was diagnosed with #HodgkinLymphoma. This #TYACAM, she shares how her own experiences have influenced her work and interests: bit.ly/3JVJm17

Ruby was 17 when she was diagnosed with #BloodCancer. Her mum Emma began fundraising in Ruby's memory, determined to make a difference for teens like Ruby. She set up Remembering Ruby at CCLG to help raise vital #research funds ❤ More info at: bit.ly/3UhNfC5 #TYACAM

Thank you to everyone who helped us raise vital awareness throughout #TYACAM🤲April may be over, but here at TYAC and Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group, we will continue working hard to make sure we shape a future where all teens and young adults with cancer survive and live the life they deserve 💛

Our amazing supporter Dean recently completed the Scottish Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge, pedalling an incredible 125 miles from Annan to Edinburgh in memory of his friend, Demi - raising an incredible £900 for @tyacancerpro 🌟 Well done, Dean! 👏

📣 Cancer52 is seeking input from young people diagnosed with a less common cancer, to help them understand and improve cancer services and outcomes for patients 🎗️ Please complete the survey at: bit.ly/C52survey

📣 We're excited to launch Unit 8 in our eLearning series for nurses & AHPs new to CTYA cancer! ✨ Learn more about the importance of physical activity to improve outcomes. Units 5-7 & 9 coming soon, but feel free to start in any order. Explore units at: learning.cclg.org.uk