Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service

Welcome

Approximately 200 teenagers and young adults (14-24) are diagnosed with cancer in the Eastern region per annum. We have developed this website for patients, families, friends and professionals as a resource of up to date information and to find out what is happening and where!

Back row from left to right; Julie Hartle – Late Effects Nurse
Specialist, Jo Fretwell – Youth Development Worker, CLIC Sargent,
Tina O’Hara – Palliative care team leader, Dr Helen Hatcher – TYA
Lead, Amanda Lefebvre – Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse,
Dr Helena Earl – Medical Oncologist, Linda Gidman – Leukaemia
Nurse Specialist, Front row from left to right; Lorraine Muffett
– Neuro-Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Debbie Holland –
Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Nurse Co-ordinator,
Kathy Walshe – Social Worker, CLIC Sargent

Our TYA service in Cambridge:

• A specific TYA team dedicated to the age appropriate care of these patients and families.

• It comprises individuals from a range of expertise to make up our TYA MDT.

• Each young person aged 14-24 is discussed at the TYA MDT to ensure all aspects of care and support, including finances are provided.

• Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Support group every two months and age appropriate family days quarterly.

• CLIC Sargent youth trips.

• User involvement groups – young patients directing the service!

• Access to complementary therapies and counselling for patients and families.