The Childhood Cancer Charity | Children with Cancer UK

“I was off school between the ages of like 12 to 16. I wasn’t seeing my peers. I felt really isolated and lonely.“

April marks Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month (TYACAM), a month to spotlight the unique challenges faced by teenagers and young adults navigating a cancer diagnosis during some of the most formative years of their lives.

Throughout this month, we’ll be sharing stories from young people like Andrew, Ellen and Katie to amplify their voices and raise awareness of their experiences.

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Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.

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8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.

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We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.

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2026 Research Grant Call launched

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Our story

It started with a promise to a dying boy. The O’Gorman family were shattered when brother and sister, Paul and Jean, fell victim to cancer within nine months of each other.

Research is essential

Research is essential to save children’s lives. Childhood cancers are distinct from adult cancers and require dedicated research, as many are unique to children.

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“I was off school between the ages of like 12 to 16. I wasn’t seeing my peers. I felt really isolated and lonely.“

Find support

Make a donation

Join an event

Do your own thing

Explore research

Partner with us

Latest updates and events

Where your money goes

Cancer diagnoses

New treatments

Safer therapies

Funding research

Stay in touch

How your support is changing lives

Our story

Research is essential

Our media office

Help & support