Education

For most teenagers and young adults, the first time they hear the word “cancer” is when someone in their family, often an older relative, is diagnosed. As such, when met with their own cancer diagnosis they inevitably assume the very worst.

Empowering young people through education

It is important that young people are provided with information about how cancer could affect them or those close to them so as to help them deal better with any such situation.

Our education talks explain what it is like to have cancer and answer any questions students might have. We talk about how to spot the early signs of cancer and provide the kind of information that will empower young people to push for a swift diagnosis should they ever have cause for concern. Our talks also give healthy living advice and encourage young people to make positive choices around diet, exercise, to improve their health and reduce the risk of cancer.

We provide free information

Our Education team run a pioneering programme providing free information, education and advice about cancer, prevention and healthy living that reaches around 180,000 students and teachers across the UK each year.

We have recently developed a fully interactive learning resource which places cancer within the context of day to day teen life and provides information about facts and fiction and who to talk to regarding the issue of cancer. This resource is free to download...

We visit schools, clubs, and associations

The team visits schools, colleges, universities, clubs, societies and associations all over the UK. This is a unique offering. No other charity provides a service like this, totally FREE, with no strings attached.

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Education in Schools

A survey by Macmillan looks at what young people think when the word cancer is mentioned.

400 12-19 year olds across the UK were asked about cancer and the survey found that cancer is a big issue for teenagers:

• 70% know someone who has, or has had cancer
• 74% say they wouldn't know what to say to a friend with cancer
• 50% say they would avoid talking to them about it
• 37% think that cancer could be caused by knocks and bumps
• 12% think that cancer could be catching

Better education for young people is needed and Teenage Cancer Trust's Education & Advocacy team provide just that, completely FREE of charge.

News Stories

Find out what's been happening across the UK with Teenage Cancer Trust's Education Team

Find Your Sense of Tumour 2010

On Friday 19th March 2010, Teenage Cancer Trust’s annual conference Find Your Sense of Tumour kicked off in Centre Parcs, Nottingham where teenage and young adult cancer patients from all over the UK were treated to a weekend of inspiring presentations, relaxing therapies and top class entertainment. The conference was attended by hundreds of teenagers and young adults and provided them with the perfect opportunity to make new friends and share their experiences, whilst having a great time in the process.

Teenage Cancer Trust would like to thank all the amazing young people who attended Find Your Sense of Tumour 2010, and all those involved in organising and helping out for making this an extremely enjoyable and memorable weekend.

Videos can be found on www.jimmyteens.tv

Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Launch

On Wednesday 27th January Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy was officially opened by Teenage Cancer Trust, Peter Murray OBE, Chairman of Ormiston Trust and Lord Digby Jones.

The school day was based on Teenage Cancer Trust’s Education talk and our fully interactive learning resource. The aim was to get students and staff thinking about how a cancer diagnosis affects people’s lives.

The day ended with representatives from each year group presenting the work they had done in a showcase. These presentations ranged from poems to drama sketches and dances.

The launch was thought-provoking and engaging, and it encouraged greater openness amongst students and staff. Teenage Cancer Trust would like to thank the students and staff who worked hard in organising the day and for the hospitality shown to us during our visit.