TYAC Awareness Month 2026 is all about 'Giving young people a voice'.
Teenagers and young adults with cancer have very specific needs and require age-appropriate care, but are often overlooked compared to children or adults with cancer.
TYAC Awareness Month 2026 is all about 'Giving young people a voice'.
Teenagers and young adults with cancer have very specific needs and require age-appropriate care, but are often overlooked compared to children or adults with cancer.
Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Services in the South West are here to help patients aged 16-24yrs. We know that having cancer and facing treatment at a young age can be one of the hardest and scariest of times in a young person’s life. We are here to help, give you a voice, and to try and make things a little easier for you.
To 'Bridge the Gap' for teens and young adults with cancer we have created a psychology support webinar series “Living Alongside Cancer” covering mindfulness, tricky thoughts and feelings, and managing worry and living with uncertainty.
To help 'Bridge the Gap' for teens and young adults with cancer we have launched our TYA Cancer Hub South West with information and guidance tailored to our patients aged 16-25