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 with cancer in hospital
Noah’s Story – the hidden signs of childhood cancer and the power of support

Childhood cancer symptoms can be hard to recognise. Five-year-old Noah experienced leg pain for months before being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Read his story and discover the importance of early detection and support.

Resources

Group of people receiving support or counselling
Beyond World Cancer Day: keeping the momentum for year-round impact

By treating World Cancer Day as a launchpad rather than a standalone event, organisations can create lasting change and truly support those affected by cancer all year round. Here are some ideas to try and implement.

Cancer Types

Little girl with cancer in hospital bed
Children’s cancer centres in the UK

A child diagnosed with cancer will have treatment at a specialist children cancer centre. These are also known as principal treatment centres (PTCs). The child might also have some of their treatment called ‘shared care’, at a hospital closer to home.

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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.