General information Tips for coping with day-to-day life
Life can be busy when you’re living with cancer. There are ways to help you and your family cope.
Teens and young adults
If you are a young person who is living with cancer, there is information and support especially for you.
You could start with these articles
General information Find groups near you
Macmillan supports more than 900 independent cancer support groups and organisations across the UK. If you need to talk about your cancer experience, you can find one near you.
General information Cancer and your feelings
There is no right or wrong way to feel after a cancer diagnosis. You are likely to feel many different emotions.
General information Macmillan's Online Community
Macmillan’s Online Community is a network of people affected by cancer which anyone can join to get support from others any time. It’s anonymous, and free to join.
Information to help you
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Cancer types
Find information about the cancer types that are most likely to affect teens and young adults.
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Tests and scans for cancer
Find out about some of the tests and scans that are used to diagnose cancer and to see how you're doing during and after treatment.
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Having treatment
Find out about the possible treatments for cancer. We have info about when each treatment might be used, how it's given and possible side effects.
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Caring for someone with cancer
You may not think you are a young carer. But if you’re under 18 and you spend any of your time looking after someone who is ill then you’re a young carer. Find information and advice on coping with your feelings and where to find support.
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Relationships, sex and fertility
Information about sex, relationships and fertility for teens and young adults with cancer
Young people affected by cancer
Watch our videos about other young people’s experiences of diagnosis, treatment and living with cancer. Hear from Matt, Shelbee, Olivia and Lillie in our playlist.
Young people affected by cancer
Watch our videos about other young people’s experiences of diagnosis, treatment and living with cancer. Hear from Matt, Shelbee, Olivia and Lillie in our playlist.
Hear about other people's experiences
Amrik on getting support
'Macmillan's information was completely invaluable for us.'
Thom on diagnosis
'You're waving your little flag saying, "I need some help here". And then Macmillan comes.'
Lindsey on diagnosis
'At that point I’d had no symptoms whatsoever.'
Luke on diagnosis
'I did the typical bloke thing of ignoring it.'
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Information for teenagers and young adults
Related
Order or download our guide with information for young people living with cancer. It includes insights from other young people who have lived with cancer.
Listen to our information
Related
We're trialing audio versions of our web pages. You can listen to information on talking to your friends and family about sex and fertility.
Get active and help us be there
Get involved
If you’re feeling up to some physical activity it can really help you to feel better. We've got a range of events you can get involved in.
In your area
Local area
Meet other people who understand what you’re going through. Find out about support groups, where to get information and how to get involved with Macmillan where you are.
Latest from the Online Community
Blog post
I never thought I’d wind up in a chemotherapy suite age 18
Read Amrik's guest blog about being diagnosed with cancer age 18. He discusses the impact this had on his studies, the support he received and how he found a light at the end of the tunnel.
Featured group
16-24 and living with cancer
A space to share experiences and talk freely with other young people who get what you’re going through.
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