Poster of the Create Your Dream Bestie competition
“Create Your Dream Bestie” competition

Children undergoing cancer treatment in hospitals across the UK are to be given the chance to unleash their creativity through an exciting new Create Your Dream Bestie competition, announced by national cancer charity Cancer Support UK and Warmies ®.

Stories

Little boy cuddling his teddy bear
Zak’s story – How a special bear comforts a little boy with cancer

Zak’s warmable teddy is a firm fixture in his life. The cuddly bear helps him cope with treatment for cancer, bringing a smile to his face.

Resources

Young woman feeling ill at work
Why companies need to address cancer stigma and support employees

As cancer diagnoses among younger populations increase, employers in the UK are faced with a critical challenge: creating an environment that supports employees dealing with cancer while dismantling the stigma that surrounds the illness.

Cancer Types

Mum holding her daughter who has cancer
What is childhood cancer?

Thanks to decades of investment in research and advancements in treatment, survival rates for childhood cancer have increased dramatically. Today, four out of five children with cancer can be successfully treated.

Donate Now

With your help we can be there for adults and children undergoing treatment or recovering from cancer. In 2020 we helped 4,952 people during their cancer journey, and as a small charity who receive no government support, you are a vital part of our work.

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Cancer Coach

At Cancer Support UK, we understand that it’s perfectly normal to be left with anxiety and concerns after treatment. When cancer treatment finally finishes, family and friends often expect cancer patients to feel better, but for many, it’s when they feel worst of all. Our Cancer Coach support groups can help.

Your story matters and we want to hear it

Personal stories and experiences are an important way of raising awareness of the work that we do to support cancer patients both practically and emotionally.

We value your voice in helping let more people know about our services. If you have ordered one of our Cancer Kits or participated in our Cancer Coach programme and would like to share your story publicly, we would love to hear from you.