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

🤩 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

📣 @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

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

TYAs face unique challenges, like maintaining independence during treatment and job prospects post-cancer. Young people's cancer research is underfunded, leaving gaps in knowledge about effective treatments and support. Learn more about #TYACAM at: bit.ly/3TBuLfB🎗 🔬

Yami Moloteni was diagnosed with #HodgkinLymphoma when aged 18. To mark #TYACAM, Yami tells us about her cancer diagnosis and treatment and offers advice to both professionals and other young cancer patients to help empower young people around healthcare: bit.ly/4atmUbf

Ellie Waters was diagnosed with alveolar #rhabdomyosarcoma aged 14. This #TYACAM, she explains how it influenced her ambition to become a doctor, and why it’s so important to raise awareness of the issues that young cancer patients face: bit.ly/3K8DukK 💜