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Every day, seven young people aged 13-24 hear the words “you have cancer”. They will each need specialised nursing care and support to get them through it. We’re the only UK charity dedicated to meeting this vital need – so no young person faces cancer alone.


Press releases

Teenage Cancer Trust warns against ‘sunburning’ trend

Cancer charity Teenage Cancer Trust has warned against the online ‘sunburning’ trend as it’s revealed* that 73% of 18-24 year olds admit to... read more

14.08.2024 • By Teenage Cancer Trust

Celebrities back Teenage Cancer Trust’s ‘Stop Cancer Destroying Teenage...

CELEBRITIES including Charlotte Ritchie, Eden Taylor-Draper, Tim Peake and Joel Corry have backed Teenage Cancer Trust’s ‘ Stop Cancer... read more

13.11.2023 • By Teenage Cancer Trust

Romesh Ranganathan announced as Teenage Cancer Trust’s first comedy Icon

Young people who have been supported by Teenage Cancer Trust were invited to an exclusive meet and greet with comedian Romesh Ranganathan, who... read more

27.09.2023 • By Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity launches 'Stop Cancer Destroying Teenage Lives' fundraising...

Teenage Cancer Trust is launching its ‘Stop Cancer Destroying Teenage Lives’ fundraising appeal to ensure young people with cancer receive... read more

14.09.2023 • By Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust appoints Professor Rachael Hough to Board of Trustees

Senior team also boosted by addition of George Crockford as Director of Finance, Performance and Governance. For immediate release... read more

26.01.2023 • By Teenage Cancer Trust

Building a better future for children and young people diagnosed with...

Leading cancer charities Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Lives vs Cancer, the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG), and the Ellen MacArthur... read more

26.01.2023 • By Teenage Cancer Trust

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