Andy Abraham to Support Teenage Cancer Trust

Posted: 30.04.12

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Andy Abraham will be supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust tomorrow (1^st May).

Visiting the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at University College Hospital in London, Andy will meet the very brave people who the charity works with. Andy is delighted to be supporting such a worthwhile charity.

The Teenage Cancer Trust believe that young people have a much better chance in their fight against cancer if they are treated by teenage cancer experts, in an environment tailored to their needs and they are determined to make that happen.

“We don’t believe that teenagers should have to stop being teenagers, just because they have cancer. So we fund and build specialist units for young people in NHS hospitals. Our units bring teenagers with cancer together with loads of new friends of their own age so they can support each other.

Alongside all of this is a medical team of teenage cancer specialists who pool knowledge to create a body of expertise that’s second to none. They’re backed up by our Nurse Consultants who provide clinical care, develop research, deliver professional education and ensure that standards remain as high as possible.”

Teenage Cancer Trust units aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome. We want every young person with cancer in this country to have that chance.

Teenage Cancer Trust aims to ensure that every young person with cancer and their family receive the best possible care and professional support throughout their cancer journey.