Their vision and strategy
Their vision is a future where young people’s lives don’t stop because they have cancer. They make sure they’re treated as young people first, cancer patients second and everything they do aims to improve their quality of life and chances of survival.
Around seven young people aged between 13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK. They need expert treatment and support from the moment they hear the word ‘cancer.’ They are the only charity dedicated to making this happen.
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They bring young people together so they can be treated together, by teenage cancer experts, in the best place for them.
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They educate young people about cancer and work with health professionals to develop their knowledge so they can improve the speed and quality of diagnosis.
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And by funding research and working with their partners in the NHS, government and organisations both nationally and internationally, they strive to improve survival rates.
They lead the world in the care of young people with cancer. Together with these young people, their families and the passion of their supporters, They're challenging the NHS and transforming lives.
Specialist Services for young people with cancer
At Teenage Cancer Trust, we understand that Teenage Cancer requires Specialist care.
They don't believe that teenagers should have to stop being teenagers just because they have cancer. So they bring young people together so they can be treated together, by teenage cancer experts, in an environment suited for their needs.
They've funded, built and now maintain 27 units across the UK. They plan to build a further 7, so that all young people needing hospital treatment for cancer across the UK have access to the dedicated , specialist support they provide, no matter where they live.