The impact of cancer on young lives is far more than medical. With it, comes a hidden and often devastating financial burden that many do not see or expect.
While disability benefits are meant to help with these additional costs, our research The Cost of Waiting found that many children and young people with cancer and their families are left waiting significant periods, for support they desperately need. Further information can be found by clicking the link above (The Cost of Waiting).
Young Lives v Cancer and their excellent report: The Cost of Waiting.