CANCER INFO
All information kindly provided by TIC – Teen Info on Cancer.
If you would like more information on any type of teenage cancer, please visit www.click4tic.org.uk
Common types of cancer in young people
There are over 200 different types of cancer, but these are the ones that are most likely to affect young people.
What is cancer?
Cancer happens because something has gone ‘wrong’ in a cell so that it divides and behaves in an uncontrolled way.
TESTIMONIALS
“Tyler gained lots of confidence and lots of new friends who he is still in touch with. I’m really glad he went. To meet children who have been through the same thing is invaluable. Whilst sailing, Tyler met a volunteer who had had the same cancer as Tyler and was in his twenties. That gave him a lot of hope for the future.”
- Mother of Tyler, 15
TESTIMONIALS
“This is the first time I have been sailing, and I never thought it would be this good! I have really enjoyed the trip and learnt loads like how to tie knots, use the winches and hoist the sail. I would definitely come back again to see the friends I have made”
- Jorge, 15
