Dr Mark Brougham and Professor Rod Mitchell are part of the Edinburgh Fertility Preservation team, a group of clinicians and scientists working to develop procedures for fertility preservation in children, teenagers and young adults. They explain what fertility preservation options are available for young cancer patients.
Sophie Cohn was 17 years old when she was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2019. Now 23, she tells us about the effects of her cancer, what has helped her process her experiences, and how there’s hope for life after treatment.
Rosie Lazar was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) aged two in 1996. Now 32, she tells us about her cancer treatment as a child, what life looks like now, and why she wants to give back to charities like those that helped her.
Lewis Paget, now 26, was diagnosed with two different leukaemias at the same time as a teenager in 2016. Here, he describes the impact of this, and how it has influenced him to become a cancer researcher himself.
Michael Omotayo was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, when he was two years old in 1995. Now 32, he tells us about his journey from a young child with cancer to becoming a personal trainer and sports performance coach, including the challenges he’s faced and how he’s overcome them.
Roxanne Lawrance is Chief Executive at Teens Unite Fighting Cancer, a charity that supports teenagers and young adults impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Here, she tells us about some of the ways Teens Unite helps young people who have had cancer gain vital skills, experience and insight to prepare them for searching for and starting employment.
Sam Varnam was diagnosed with neuroblastoma as a teenager in 2017. Now 24, he tells us about how he navigated the challenges of treatment, and the route he took to becoming a police officer.
Shane Gunby was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged 15 in 2012, leaving him with several long-term side effects. He explains how this has impacted him in the workplace, and what a difference proper support from employers can make to young people navigating the world of work after cancer.
Olly Liddle was diagnosed with bone cancer as a teenager. Here, he tells us how this has shaped his life, including inspiring a new career as a personal trainer.
