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Our cancer units and wards | Teenage Cancer Trust
How our units work. Teenage Cancer Trust has a unit in almost every major NHS cancer treatment hospital in the UK. Most include a whole ward for young people, a big social area and facilities for friends and family. Every unit has a dedicated team of specialist nurses and youth support workers. For many young people, staying on one of our units ...
I've got cancer - Teenage Cancer Trust
Fatigue is a common late effect that can leave you feeling exhausted with no energy. Find out more about what causes it and how you can get support to cope with it. Brain fog is also called ‘chemo brain’. It’s a side effect of cancer treatment and can sometimes last for a long time after treatment. If you need radiotherapy to your head or ...
Our organisation - Teenage Cancer Trust
Our organisation. Everyone at Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to our vision of a world where cancer doesn’t stop young people from living their lives. We’re proud of our incredible team which includes regional and office-based staff, volunteers, and expert nurses and support teams on our units. They join our Trustees and ambassadors in ...
Cancer treatment - Teenage Cancer Trust
Cancer is complicated – and so is cancer treatment. There are a lot of different treatments, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution because everyone is different and everyone’s experience of cancer is different. The stage of your cancer is an important factor when deciding your treatment. You might even meet other people who have the ...
Cancer diagnosis - Teenage Cancer Trust
Your diagnosis booklet. Our guide ‘ Your Diagnosis ’ was created in partnership with Young Lives vs Cancer. We created this booklet to support all young people aged 13-24 facing cancer. We worked closely with young people who have experiences of cancer, as well as healthcare professionals who work with teenagers and young adults with a ...
Information about cancer | Cancer Support UK - Teenage Cancer …
Information about cancer. Here you’ll find information and support for young people and families affected by cancer. There’s also advice and resources to help you with things like mental health, nutrition, exercise, staying creative and keeping busy – especially during these difficult times.
Types of cancer - Teenage Cancer Trust
Cancer in young people is rare, but its always good to get anything you’re worried about checked out. We’ve covered the basics for the most common cancers in teenagers and young adults. Bone cancer. Brain tumours. Cervical cancer. Hodgkin lymphoma. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Help and support - Teenage Cancer Trust
Help and support. Whatever you’re going through right now, you’re not alone. We support young people through our units in NHS hospitals, staffed by specialised nurses and youth workers, as well as our events for young people around the UK and online community.
Leukaemia - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment - Teenage Cancer Trust
Common symptoms can include feeling really tired all the time, feeling dizzy, headaches, breathlessness, pale skin, frequent infections and bruising easily. Leukaemia is usually diagnosed with a blood test, followed by a bone marrow test. It’s treated in stages, using different treatment options depending on the type you have.