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
“We have done so much this week, barbeques, water fights, football, and sailing! We’ve had loads of fun. I love boats, and it has been exciting to learn from such a great crew. I couldn’t pick the best thing about this week, although meeting Ellen was awesome! I would come back any day!”
- Cameron, 16
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
