Teenage Cancer Trust youth support coordinator and TYA cancer service community lead are here for you!
Having cancer can be an isolating experience. You may miss out on normal activities such as education, work, social events, and spending time with friends and family. The Teenage Cancer Trust youth support coordinator at the PTC is there to help make the hospital ward and cancer treatment feel less daunting. They provide a relaxed and informal atmosphere, supporting young people to maintain a sense of normality.
They arrange activities and offer practical support with issues such as changes in body image, loss of peer interaction, and navigating life alongside cancer. This psychosocial support is available to all young people treated at CUH, who have a cancer diagnosis, and continues for up to two years after they complete treatment.
If you are receiving treatment at your local TYA designated hospital, you may be eligible for support from the TYA cancer service community lead, who can visit you at home or at your treatment centre if you wish.
They make sure there are plenty of chances to socialise and stay connected with other people your age. They’ll arrange activities and give practical help about specific issues, like altered appearance and body image. All this support makes huge difference to life with cancer.
Non-urgent advice: What we provide
- One to One
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One to one coaching, support and advice
- Groups
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Group activities, games and social opportunities
- Events
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Off site events and activities, such as trips to restaurants, bowling, theatre visits and much more!
- Specialist Support
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Our support is tailored to you - whether that's organizing a takeaway, talking about the meaning of life and everything in-between.
- Other support
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You’re not alone. We work alongside a variety of organisations and the people closest to you to offer the support you need.
You can access these organisations directly: Teenage and Young Adults with cancer in the East of England