Useful links
All new patients should be given an information leaflet by
clinical teams when introducing a young person (16-24yrs) to the
regional TYA service.
Here are some websites and help lines that you might also find
useful:
Children,
Teenage, and Young Adult Cancer Operational Delivery Network
Southwest
The Children, Teenage and Young Adult Cancer (CTYA)
Operational Delivery Network South West supports healthcare
teams at hospitals across the region providing treatment for
patients aged 0-24 years with cancer.
The network covers Gloucester, Bristol, Bath & North
East Somerset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
Teenage Cancer
Trust
Provides information about cancer, events and activities you can
get involved with and an online support network that puts you in
touch with other young people with cancer.
JTV cancer
support
This website contains video diaries from other young people
about their experiences with cancer.
Macmillan Cancer
Support
A useful website with information about types of cancer,
investigations and side effects of treatment.
Young Lives vs
Cancer
Provides clinical, practical, financial and emotional support to
help people cope with cancer and get the most out of life. From
diagnosis onwards they aim to help the whole family deal with the
impact of cancer and its treatment, life after treatment and, in
some cases, bereavement.
Youth Cancer
Trust
Provides support and free activity holidays for young people
(aged 14 to 30) diagnosed and living with cancer or any malignant
disease, from anywhere in the UK and the Irish Republic, or who are
patients of any UK hospital.
Holidays are also available for young people who have been in
remission for up to five years or who are living with the late
effects of having had cancer as a teenager or young adult
Teens Unite
Provides those aged 13-24 with the social, emotional, and
physical support that is vital to their recovery. They can come
together with others their age who understand what they're going
through, and remember who they are as a person, not just a cancer
patient.
Blood Cancer UK
Support for anyone worried about blood cancer with expert
information and advice.
The Brain Tumour
Charity
A charity offering a wide range of inclusive and accessible
services for everyone affected by a brain tumour. They have a Young
Adults Service for anyone aged 16-30 with a brain tumour diagnosis,
which helps to connect you with others and supports you with any
information you might need.
Sarcoma UK
A charity offering a range of support and information about
sarcoma cancers. They have a Sarcoma UK Support Line that you can
call or email, a list of local sarcoma support groups you can
attend and a range of up-to-date information guides about sarcoma
that you can view on their website.
Trekstock
Support and information for young adults who have experienced
cancer, empowering them to thrive through and beyond the challenges
of a journey that doesn't stop after treatment.
Penny Brohn Centre,
Bristol
Physical, emotional and spiritual support for adults affected
by cancer at any stage, as well as families and friends.
Believe in
a brighter future (ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org)
We inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter
future through free sailing and outdoor adventures.
