Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer

We have big news! 📣 @TYACancerPro and Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) have merged their memberships to form a new professional association. Introducing CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association! cclg.org.uk #CCLG #CYPCancer

Stay connected with us for the latest updates and important information. Follow @cclguk to stay informed and join us on our mission to create a brighter future for children and young people with cancer. cclg.org.uk

CEO, @ashleysgamble spoke of the merger: “As the experts in children’s, teenage and young adult cancers, we want to drive progress, and coming together will help us do so with the sharing of ideas, resources and best practice." bit.ly/4is9EqI #CCLG #CYPCancer

We have big news! 📣 @TYACancerPro and Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) have merged their memberships to form a new professional association. Introducing CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association! cclg.org.uk #CCLG #CYPCancer

Join us in celebrating excellence at the @cclguk & @TYACancerPro Annual Conference! ✨ Nominations are OPEN for the #CCLGMemberAwards! Who do you think deserves to be recognised? Nominate a CCLG or TYAC member at bit.ly/4a1vfCS #CCLG2025

🤩 Exciting news! Registration is OPEN for the CCLG + TYAC Annual Conference 2025, a must-attend event for #clinical, #healthcare, and #research professionals! ⏰ Early bird discount for members ends 16 Jan 2025! View the programme & register bit.ly/3H6gaTu #CCLG2025

📣 We're excited to launch Unit 8 in our eLearning series for nurses & AHPs new to CTYA cancer! ✨ Learn more about the importance of physical activity to improve outcomes. Units 5-7 & 9 coming soon, but feel free to start in any order. Explore units at: learning.cclg.org.uk

📣 @Cancer52org is seeking input from young people diagnosed with a less common cancer, to help them understand and improve cancer services and outcomes for patients 🎗️ Please complete the survey at: bit.ly/C52survey

Our amazing supporter Dean recently completed the Scottish Coast to Coast Cycling Challenge, pedalling an incredible 125 miles from Annan to Edinburgh in memory of his friend, Demi - raising an incredible £900 for @tyacancerpro 🌟 Well done, Dean! 👏

Thank you to everyone who helped us raise vital awareness throughout #TYACAM🤲April may be over, but here at TYAC and @CCLG_UK, we will continue working hard to make sure we shape a future where all teens and young adults with cancer survive and live the life they deserve 💛

Ruby was 17 when she was diagnosed with #BloodCancer. Her mum Emma began fundraising in Ruby's memory, determined to make a difference for teens like Ruby. She set up @KindlyLoudly at CCLG to help raise vital #research funds ❤ More info at: bit.ly/3UhNfC5 #TYACAM

Meet Dr. Morven Brown, a health psychologist and childhood cancer researcher at @UniofNewcastle 🎓 At 23, she was diagnosed with #HodgkinLymphoma. This #TYACAM, she shares how her own experiences have influenced her work and interests: bit.ly/3JVJm17

Last week, we caught up with one of TYACs first funded researchers @nfhughes1 🔬 We wanted to find out why she started researching cancer in young people, and what she loves about her job 💛 Find out more in our #TYACAM blog at: bit.ly/49Ry7kO

🌟 We're proud to launch our new Good Practice Guide for communicating with #TYAs with cancer - aiming to equip HCPs with tools to assist in effectively assessing their preferences and engaging them in communication at the level they desire. More info at: bit.ly/3QdyP4P

Ross Long was 16 years old when diagnosed with abdominal B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013. To mark #TYACAM, Ross is using his experience to help others going through the same thing 💜 You can read Ross’ story at: cclg.uk/43QPDUk

We're excited to welcome members & delegates to our biggest-ever Annual Conference next week at @Stadium_MK in Milton Keynes. Packed with news & discoveries in children’s & young people’s cancer. Check out our most ambitious programme yet! 🌟See you there! bit.ly/3W4c6f4

Mila Rundic was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in September 2022 when she was 19 years old. As part of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, she shares about the impact of her cancer and offers advice to young cancer patients at: bit.ly/3UeJmxu #TYACAM 💛

Teens and young adults with cancer have unique needs and require specific treatments and different #research 💜 🔬There is very little research that focuses just on young people – but we are working hard to change that 💪Check out our #TYACAM blog at 👉 cclg.uk/3HaOWvs

📣 There is still time to sign up for tonight's webinar! This #TYACAM, join us online as we talk to @JoStark40711424 about how young people's cancer care is different to other ages 💜 Sign up for free at: bit.ly/4atZ12S @YLvsCancer