Young person's guide to lymphoma book
This books outlines treatment options and possible side effects. It also covers practicalities and emotional wellbeing, to help you live well. Download a copy or order a printed version.
A young person with lymphoma
Lymphoma is the most common group of cancers in teenagers and young adults (15 to 24 years old). Every year in the UK, more than 500 teenagers and young people are diagnosed. If you are a young person with lymphoma, you are not alone. We're here to support you, whether you want to learn more about lymphoma, hear from other young people affected by lymphoma, or find out how you can raise awareness.
Information and support
We offer information and tips to help you feel better informed, confident, and more in control, to help you live well, with and beyond lymphoma.
Young person's YouTube playlist
Young people share their experiences of lymphoma, including about side effects of treatment, studying, and talking to friends and family.
Lymphoma in children and young people
Our information about lymphoma in children and young people (up to 24 years old) is for parents of children with lymphoma, and teenagers and young adults with lymphoma.
Support for you
We're the only UK charity dedicated to lymphoma. We're here for you at every step, providing information you can trust and connecting you to others affected by lymphoma.
Personal stories
Read personal stories from young people affected by lymphoma. Learn how they adapted to their diagnosis, treatment, studying and working, with and beyond lymphoma.
Helpline support
Our friendly helpline team are available weekdays 10am to 3pm on freephone 0808 808 5555. You can also email at information@lymphoma-action.org.uk or use Live Chat, which appears in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. You might also be interested in our online support meetings for young adults.
Working after cancer
If you're returning to work after a lymphoma diagnosis, watch our videos to learn about your legal rights, how to explain gaps in your CV, and how to talk about cancer in a job interview.
Get involved
Whether it's by volunteering, raising funds, or raising awareness, you can help us make sure that no one has to face lymphoma alone.
Fundraising
Raise funds to help people affected by lymphoma in a way that suits you and your interests, or sign up for one of our fundraising events and take on a challenge of a lifetime!
Raise awareness
Help us raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of lymphoma. Download or order our materials and spread the word in your school, uni, workplace, gym – anywhere you can think of!
Volunteer
Donate your time, expertise, or creativity to help us reach even more young people so that they know the signs and symptoms of lymphoma and where to get information and support.