The cancer guide for young people
A guide answering questions and offering tips to young people living with cancer. It includes insights from young people who have lived with cancer.
A guide answering questions and offering tips to young people living with cancer. It includes insights from young people who have lived with cancer.
About this booklet
Welcome to our information for young people living with cancer. We have written it for people aged 13 to 24.
This booklet explains what cancer is and how it can be treated. It also gives practical tips about coping with treatment, relationships and sorting out practical things like school, university, work and money.
We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have. We cannot give advice about the best treatment for you. You should talk to your doctor, who knows your medical history.
How we can help
If you have cancer, you may be able to get a Macmillan Grant to help with the extra costs of cancer. Find out who can apply and how to access our grants.
There are lots of benefits that could help you after a cancer diagnosis, but the system can be confusing. Our Welfare Rights Advisors are here to help.