Living with cancer

Having cancer will affect all areas of your life. This section has information about coping with everyday life during your cancer treatment.

Cancer and relationships

Going through cancer and its treatment can affect the relationships you have with people, including your parents and family, friends and partners. You might find that having cancer makes some of your relationships stronger. You might make new friends, or…

Coping with changes to your body

Cancer and its treatments can affect how you look. Some changes are temporary, such as losing your hair during chemotherapy. But even if you know some side effects won’t last, it doesn’t mean they will be easier to deal with.

School, work and money

Having cancer will affect all areas of your life. Whether you're at school or university, or working, this section has information on letting your school, university or employer know you have cancer, returning after treatment, and the financial impact of…

Cancer, sex and relationships

This information is about cancer, sex and relationships. It is for teenagers and young people who are having or have had cancer treatment. It may also help carers, family members and friends.

Fertility

This section is about how cancer and its treatment can affect your fertility. It is for teenagers and young people who need information about this before, during or after cancer treatment. It may also help carers, family members and friends.

I have cancer

It is devastating to hear that you have cancer and you will have many different feelings and emotions. Learning about your cancer and what to expect during treatment and beyond can be a helpful way of coping with what's happening to you.

Useful links

Useful information and organisations for people who have had cancer as a child, teenager or young adult.

Contact Magazine

The award-winning Contact magazine is a free quarterly magazine for families of children and young people with cancer.