Supporting teenagers and young adults diagnosed and treated for cancer during a prison sentence

Every day, seven young people aged 13-24 are diagnosed with cancer in the UK. This group of patients have unique psychological needs and in order to meet these unique support needs, dedicated TYA teams are available within every UK region to provide and coordinate age-appropriate care. 

This care becomes very difficult to provide when a young person receives a cancer diagnosis in prison. Our aim is to provide equitable support to all TYAs with cancer, regardless of their background, and to empower and equip other healthcare and prison professionals to do the same.

The aim of this Good Practice Guide is to raise awareness and provide guidance to improve care for teenagers & young adults (TYAs) diagnosed and treated for cancer during a prison sentence.

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Download the 'Supporting teenagers and young adults diagnosed and treated for cancer during a prison sentence' Good Practice Guide.