CanTeen | Youth Cancer Charity & Support

My Cancer

Cancer brings up lots of emotions and feelings, practical and physical challenges - it can be overwhelming. If you have been diagnosed with cancer this section is for you. It contains easy to understand info, tips on how to deal with it all and where to find support.

Cancer in My Family

Finding out that one of the most important people in your life has cancer can tip your whole world upside down. Cancer can bring up so many emotions and feelings, practical and physical challenges that you might wonder how you will ever get through. This section contains easy to understand info, tips on how to deal with it all and where to find more support.

Grief and Loss

There can be a whole lot of grief and loss to cope with when you or someone close to you is dealing with cancer or when you are faced with a death due to cancer. This section contains information on how to deal with the really difficult stuff and where to find more support.

How We Help

This section of the website provides information on the different types of support that CanTeen provides.

CanTeen helps young people, aged between 12 and 24, cope as their world becomes a haze of cancer terminology, hospitals, treatment and uncertainty.

How You Can Help

You can support CanTeen by making a donation, holding a fundraising event, volunteering or getting your organisation involved. Take the firsts steps in making a difference to the lives of young people living with cancer and check out the ways you can get involved.

Health Professionals

Health professionals play a vital role in supporting young people living with cancer. This section contains information on why young people need support, the types of support that are available and how you can help them.

Online Support

Get answers. Connect with others. Chat to a counsellor. Check out CanTeen's new online support platform.

CanTeen Counselling

CanTeen provides free and confidential counselling services to young people affected by cancer.

Ways to Donate

CanTeen's work supporting young people living with cancer wouldn't be possible without donations.

Youth Cancer Services

Youth Cancer Services are specialised treatment and support services for young people with cancer.

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Merchandise

Bandanna packs are available to purchase all year round. Funds raised help CanTeen provide specialist hospital care, counselling, information and peer support programs free of charge to young people living with cancer.