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On this page you'll find the publications we produce for young people and young adults.

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Living with cancer

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Fighting the Big C

Fighting the Big C booklet for young people. Updated November 2010

Looking Forward

Survivors of childhood cancer share their remarkable stories.

Chemotherapy, Cakes & Cancer

Download this book about life on a cancer ward, by 14 year old Megan Blunt.

Talking to friends about cancer

This information sheet deals with some of the changes you may experience in your relationship with your friends, and how you can help them to support you in the best way possible. Updated August 2011.

Your parents

This information sheet aims to help you understand how your cancer can affect your parents, and gives some tips on how to maintain a good relationship with them while you're on treatment. Updated August 2011.

Brothers and sisters

This information sheet outlines some of the issues and worries that your sisters and brothers may have, and how you and others can help. Updated August 2011.

How you look and feel

This information sheet explores how you can deal with some of the changes to your appearance and the way you you feel about yourself while on treatment. Updated August 2011.

Eating right for your health

This information sheet provides suggestions that can help you cope with eating problems, as well as general information about eating well while on treatment. Updated August 2011.

Keeping up with your education

This information sheet provides some tips to help you keep up with both your work and your friendships from school or college, while you are on treatment. Updated August 2011.

Making choices

This information sheet outlines how you can become involved in making choices to do with your health and treatment, and how to make the right decisions for you. Updated August 2011.

Setting goals

This information sheet covers how you can set goals and work towards achieving them. Updated August 2011.

Answering your questions about your friend's illness (for friends)

This information sheet gives answers to some of the most common questions about cancer, to help you understand what’s happening to your friend, and let you know where you can get the advice and support you need. Updated August 2011.

Money and finances

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Disability Living Allowance 16+

Information about DLA for young people aged 16 and over. Updated March 2011.

What to do if you get into debt

Helpful advice about what to do if you get into debt. Updated March 2011.

Coping with rent arrears

Helpful information about what to do if you find yourself behind with the rent. Updated March 2011.

Getting the benefits you're entitled to

A guide to the benefits you may be entitled to when you've been diagnosed with cancer. Updated March 2011.

Work

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Cancer & Work

Everything you need to know about arranging time off from work, preparing to return, and how to cope when you're back. Updated April 2011 (revised August 2011).




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