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What’s it like to be diagnosed with cancer as a teenager?

by Tom Bourton
| Personal stories

2 April 2024

April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Three teenagers who were diagnosed with cancer share their experiences and advice.

Issy, Jake and Joram, who shared their stories with us for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month.

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A set of Flame of Hope 2024 awards

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by Jacob Smith
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11 April 2024

That Cancer Conversation in a white speech bubble with a dark blue background

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That Cancer Conversation podcast – Longer, better lives: Ep.2 Why did a doctor have to wait for her cancer treatment?

by Cancer Research UK
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2 April 2024

Issy, Jake and Joram, who shared their stories with us for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month.

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What's it like to be diagnosed with cancer as a teenager?

by Tom Bourton , Tim Gunn
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2 April 2024

A picture of Billy with his twin sons wearing CRUK tshirts

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Billy undertakes 184-mile Thames Path running challenge in memory of his wife

by Amy Warnock
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28 March 2024

A set of Flame of Hope 2024 awards

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Flame of Hope Awards 2024: Spotlight on our inspiring volunteers

by Jacob Smith
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11 April 2024

That Cancer Conversation in a white speech bubble with a dark blue background

Personal Stories
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That Cancer Conversation podcast – Longer, better lives: Ep.2 Why did a doctor have to wait for her cancer treatment?

by Cancer Research UK
| Podcast

2 April 2024

Issy, Jake and Joram, who shared their stories with us for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month.

Personal Stories

What's it like to be diagnosed with cancer as a teenager?

by Tom Bourton , Tim Gunn
| Personal stories

2 April 2024

A picture of Billy with his twin sons wearing CRUK tshirts

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Billy undertakes 184-mile Thames Path running challenge in memory of his wife

by Amy Warnock
| Personal stories

28 March 2024

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