Cancer Rates for Young People in the UK are on the Rise

A young person with cancer has very different needs than an adult or child and if they don't get that specialised support it can damage them for the rest of their lives.

Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialist care and support for every young person facing cancer.

But cancer rates for young people have increased by over a quarter (28%) in the last thirty years. As the number of teenagers and young adults with cancer continues to rise, it's vital they get the best possible care, treatment and expert support.

This means that the work we do is now more important than ever.

Young people consistently report better patient experience outcomes where they get age-appropriate support, and they are also more likely to access potentially lifesaving clinical trials if they are treated in an age-appropriate environment.

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