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Our 'Living beyond cancer' information pack has been written for you by clinical experts to help you live a healthy life after having cancer as a child, teenager or young adult.

All cancer treatments are different and affect people in different ways. Most people have some side effects during treatment. But some people also have late effects of treatment.

Cancer is treated in different ways and sometimes the treatments can cause long-term problems.

This frequently asked questions page will help to answer some of the questions you may have about follow up and future care.

All young adults are entitled to continue into higher education after leaving school, regardless of previous ill health, provided you can satisfy the qualification standards.

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Everyone in the UK has rights to protect against discrimination. You have rights to protect you from discrimination. These rights covers areas including employment, education and dealing with police.

Cancer survivors are sometimes refused insurance cover, or are only offered cover under special conditions. This may involve paying a higher premium. The type of treatment you had and how long ago it was may affect the decisions.

While travelling is fine for most people who have had childhood cancer, there may be some issues to think about beforehand.

By being aware of potential health risks, you have the chance to possibly reduce their impact by changing your lifestyle such as ensuring you eat healthily, take regular exercise and reduce stress levels.