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We're here for you if you want to talk

0808 2080 888

[email protected]

For young adults with leukaemia, lymphoma or any type of blood cancer: this is your guide to coping with treatment, side effects, emotions and mental health, friends and your social life, and work or studying. You can also find out how other young people got through it.

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Coping with the shock of diagnosis

It's a huge shock to find out you have blood cancer. Here's some information and support which may be helpful in those early days.
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Treatment centres and your team

Find out more about treatment centres for young adults, and who will be treating you.
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Treatment side effects

Treatment can affect your body in different ways. Find out what to expect, and hear from two young people about their own experience.
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How to cope with feelings and emotions

Read our tips from other young adults about how to look after your mental health and manage the emotional impact of blood cancer.
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Friends and your social life

Here are some suggestions on how you can stay connected to your friends and enjoy your social life when you have blood cancer.
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Study, university and work

Discover more about your rights when working or studying with blood cancer, and find out where to go to get help and support.

Thank you to all the young people who helped with this information and shared their insight and experiences.