Youth Cancer Europe

Meet Andrijana!⚡ “Joining the Youth Cancer Council and the YARN project means turning one of the hardest chapters of my life into something purposeful.” said Andrijana. 📩 DM us to join the Youth Council! #YouthChangingEurope #StrongerTogether #BePartOfTheChange #EU4Health

YCE was proud to take part once again in the EU Cancer Mission Dialogue, discussing the progress made since 2023 and the promising initiatives ahead,including the 2026 call to create a platform supporting the mental health needs of young people affected by cancer. @EUScienceInnov

Youth Cancer Europe took part in the 5th EU Cancer Mission dialogue with AYA patients, organised by @EUScienceInnov at the @EU_Commission 🇪🇺 @katie_rizvi presented @youthcancereu and highlighted how lived experience is embedded in the project. #EU4Health #EUCancerPlan

Today, meet Tim from Belgium! 🇧🇪 “For me, joining the Youth Cancer Council is about sharing experiences, learning from others, and bringing that knowledge back to my own country,” Tim shared during our Berlin meeting. 📩 DM us to learn more or join the Youth Council!

@katie_rizvi is a panelist in today’s #EUHPP Cancer Mission Quality of Life (Patient-Centred Care and Adolescent Young Adult) Cluster Policy webinar. Katie is representing @youthcancereu in the Quality of Life session, alongside representatives from other EU projects.

Youth Cancer Europe is proud to be part of the @EUCIP_HorizonEu and to lead Work Package 7 – Citizens’ Engagement and Participation, ensuring a co-creation process for the systematic involvement of patients, caregivers, and survivors in all relevant project activities.

This edition takes stock of progress since 2023, highlighting research and innovation outcomes that directly benefit young people living with and beyond cancer. @EUScienceInnov @youthcancereu

🇪🇺 @CancerEurope is in Brussels, ready for the 5th workshop of the EU Cancer Mission dialogue with Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) affected by cancer. @EUScienceInnov @youthcancereu @katie_rizvi

Ahead of the weekend, we look back at one of the most joyful moments of our December General Assembly in Bucharest. @ALP_romania , we could not have asked for better hosts 🤩 @youthcancereu #StrongerTogether

The Youth Council’s feedback after our latest meeting in Brussels warmed our hearts!💙 Thank you for all your thoughtful contributions! We are so grateful to have you as part of our YARN and to weave something amazing together🧶

Flags from 25 countries 🇪🇺 were fluttering in our conference room as YARN's Youth Council came together 🧶 A huge thank you to everyone for your energy, passion, and ideas! @EU_HaDEA

An in-person meeting with our beloved Youth Council is always a joyous occasion! See you next time 🧶 @youthcancereu @EU_HaDEA #YCC #EU4Health #EUCancerPlan #YouthChangingEurope #StrongerTogether

Meet Jorge, one of our incredible Youth Council members!⚡️ “It feels like such a very warm, understanding, special, and motivated community. It’s inspiring and I feel really comfortable knowing everyone is kind and accepting” said Jorge. 📩DM us to learn more or get involved!

Cancer care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Young people affected by cancer deserve age-appropriate care that meets their individual needs. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: url-shortener.me/BY7P @youthcancereu

World Cancer Day is a moment to reflect not only on progress, but also on what still needs to change. 🇪🇺 A recent assessment by the @Europarl_EN confirms important advances, while also highlighting uneven access to care, rights, and support. Read more: europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes…

Meet the Youth Cancer Council (YCC) members! Nicky, @CancerEurope patient advocate, shares how she joined YCC to bring her lived experience to the table: “being part of a community where young people from different backgrounds and experiences come together is incredible.”

YCE was happy to reconnect with all SUNRISE partners in Italy for the 5th plenary meeting ☀️

Meet YARN's Coordinator: @CancerEurope ⚡️ Youth Cancer Europe (YCE) is a pan-European patient advocacy network of young people living with and beyond cancer - leading initiatives like the ACE Academy, the 1st EU-funded programme training the next generation of patient advocates🗣️

Who gets to shape the narrative on life with and beyond cancer? 💻 Yesterday, the Youth Cancer Council explored how podcasts can reflect real youth experiences. 🇪🇺 Next month, the YCC will meet in Brussels. Stay tuned and watch this space for more updates. @EU_HaDEA

2026, we’re ready! 😎 YCE started because waiting for change wasn’t an option. A small group with big questions. Today, YCE represents young people living with and beyond cancer across 40+ countries⚡️ And we’re just getting started. Want to be part of it? Drop us a message! ⬇️