Every day in the UK, six young people aged between 13 and 24 hear the devastating news that they have cancer.
Cancer in young people can spread quickly because their rapidly growing bodies and changing hormonal balance can work against them. Cancer in young people is rare, with only 0.6% of all cancers occurring in 15-24 year olds. It can also be difficult to diagnose and the signs can sometimes be missed. Late diagnosis can affect chances of survival.
Teenage Cancer Trust research from 2011 shows one in four (24%) teenage cancer patients have to visit their GP at least four times before their symptoms were taken seriously or they were referred to a specialist. In Scotland nearly half (40%) have to visit their GP four times or more before being referred.
UNDERSTANDING CANCER
You may just have found out that you have cancer - and it isn't easy to get your head around. There are lots of different types, names and techie terms used to describe what's going on in your body and how you're feeling.
It's no wonder that you can feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start with all the information out there. And it's the same for your friends and family too. They may want to know how they can help you get through this. It is also possible that you will be wondering how you can get your family and friends through it as well.That's where Teenage Cancer Trust comes in. This section is designed to provide lots of information for you, your friends and family - to help you understand about cancer. Where we do not have the expertise we can point you safely in the right direction. From explaining the different types, to how to talk to your family and friends, and those close to you.
HOW THEY CAN HELP
Teenage Cancer Trust understands what teenagers and young adults need to fight cancer.
At a time when your body is changing, your social life is everything and you’re still trying to figure out who you are, getting cancer can seem like an impossible blow to take. But we can help you. We know that there’s never a good time to get cancer, but we also know that for young people like you, the timing seems particularly cruel. One minute life’s about music, clothes, computer games, college and hanging out with your mates. The next minute your life is on hold and you might be in a hospital ward with no-one your age and feeling very isolated.
At Teenage Cancer Trust, we understand that teenage and young adult cancer requires specialist care. We know how damaging it is to take you away from your normal life – your friends, your environment, your stuff – and put you in a cancer ward with small children or older people.
TEENAGERS SHOULD NOT STOP BEING TEENAGERS
We don’t believe that teenagers should have to stop being teenagers, just because they have cancer. So life in a Teenage Cancer Trust unit is intended to be as close as possible to your life outside.
NOW YOU KNOW THE FACTS WHAT CAN YOU DO?
firstly if you have any concerns about cancer in teens you can contact the Teenage Cancer Trust directly or speak to you doctor or GP.
Where they are
Teenage Cancer TrustThird floor
93 Newman Street
London
W1T 3EZ
Tel: 020 7612 0370
Our office hours are 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday
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