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Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is the Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) for Teenagers and Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer for the South West of England. The PTC oversees the delivery of specialist malignant haematology and oncology care along with emotional, social and practical support to young people diagnosed with cancer between 16 and 24 years.

Information Booklet for Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer

Teenage Cancer Trust offers unique care and support, designed for and with young people. This website contains video diaries from other young people about their experiences with cancer.

Young Lives vs Cancer - Contains and online toolkit for teenagers or young adults who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Teens Unite Fighting Cancer is a charity supporting teenagers and young adults who are overcoming cancer and the challenges it brings.

They organise digital and face-to-face activities, as well as stays away from home, for 13-24 year olds who have been diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

All activities are free to attend, with reasonable travel expenses covered. Please see posters attached.

Practices can contact teens@teensunitefightingcancer.org to request promotional materials.

Support Websites

Children’s’ Cancer and Leukaemia Group

Access a comprehensive quality-assured range of publications to help patients and their families understand their diagnosis, treatment and what to expect now and in the future.

MacMillan Cancer Support

Find information about all types of cancer, including diagnosis, treatments and drugs, as well as advice to help with the different ways cancer may impact your life.

Booklets for your patients | Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancer Care Map

Cancer Care Map is a simple, online resource with the aim of finding cancer support services near in your local area wherever you are in the UK.

Winston’s Wish

Winston's Wish are a bereavement charity who provide emotional and practical bereavement support to children, young people and those who care for them.

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