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Meet others

Hear from the young people we support

If you're a teenager or young adult with cancer, or if you've experienced it in the past - you're not alone.

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Here, we share the personal experiences of some of the young people supported by Teens Unite.

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Whether you're looking for answers, reassurance, or just someone who gets it, these stories could be the inspiration you need.

 

Read their stories, to see how our support really makes a life-changing difference.  

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Meet Zaki

Diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, 

aged 19

 "I have made so many great friends through Teens Unite, who I always see regularly and am super close with. The activities have given me confidence in my own abilities, making me want to strive further and try new things each day. "

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Meet George

Diagnosed with a brain tumour,  

aged 20

 "Teens Unite, and the activities I have participated in such as Rock Climbing, and skateboarding - have not only connected me with people like me but also given me the chance to try things I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to."

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Meet Ceris

Diagnosed with liver cancer,

aged 20

 "People at Teens Unite don’t shy away from talking about cancer and the realities of living with it but also, we can have a laugh and talk about other things apart from our diagnosis."

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Meet Crystal

Diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, 

aged 18

 "I now feel free to be myself, laugh and learn new and exciting things whilst meeting awesome people every day. I can chat to the Teens Unite team about anything and the constant support and care for my wellbeing is amazing."

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Meet Becky

Diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma,

aged 7

 "It's amazing to be able to meet people who don’t see cancer as a problem, or something that needs sympathy, but just as a part of you, and a part of you that they can also relate to."

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Meet Azreen

Diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, 

aged 19

 "That is what’s so different and wonderful about Teens Unite, you don’t only meet people, you create friendships that last. That girl with the brain tumour ends up becoming your new best friend."

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Meet Athena

Diagnosed with a a Pilocytic Astrocytoma, 

aged 12

 "I met other young people who had been through similar things that I had, got to take part in experiences that I wouldn’t have outside of Teens Unite, and got cared for by  staff who were so understanding."

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Meet Angel

Diagnosed with Osteosarcoma,

aged 24

 "Teens Unite, are an incredible charity, who bring you together with others who know exactly how you may be feeling, who have been there or are going through similar with having cancer. "

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Meet James

Diagnosed with Testicular Cancer,

aged 19

 "Teens Unite have helped me to rebuild my confidence and resilience. I felt very isolated during chemo but Teens Unite has helped me to create a strong support network."

If you are a young person registered with Teens Unite, and would like to share your story with us, please get in touch! 

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