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CYP Cancer Framework

The RCN / CCLG ‘Career and Education Framework for Children and Young People Cancer Nursing’ has been extensively updated in 2022 by a working party from across the RCN / CCLG nursing Groups.

A young blonde woman stands by a window in a tall building, overlooking the city of London. She wears a stylish red top and a black skirt.

Cancer stories

Read personal stories from young people and families affected by cancer. Each of these stories has been submitted to us by a young person or family with first-hand experience of childhood cancer, whether currently or in the past.

Gold Ribbon Gala

To celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM), CCLG is hosting a Gold Ribbon Gala dinner on 21 September.

Cancer in teenagers and young adults

Cancer in teenagers and young adults accounts for around 1% of all cancer diagnoses each year. However, the impact of cancer can be devastating and cancer is the most common cause of death from disease in young people.