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YARN – the European Youth Cancer Network – is an ambitious, EU co-funded health project bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders: young people with cancer experience, healthcare professionals, psychosocial care specialists, policy-makers, researchers, and patient organisations.
Just as yarn is made of individual threads woven together, the European Youth Cancer Network (YARN) connects the voices, stories and strengths of young people across Europe affected by cancer.
Had the privilege to participate in a meeting of @youthcancereu network. It brings together inspirational young people from across 🇪🇺 to share their stories and support each other. I look forward to continue following your journeys!
Hear from people with lived cancer experience who found their community and transformed their lives.
"I love being able to relate to others like this. It's unfortunate that cancer affected our lives but it's nice to know that we were never going through it alone."
"Being part of this community has changed my whole life. I now feel an overwhelming sense of belonging. A feeling that I’ve been lucky to carry with me ever since I became part of this community."
"Found the safe space I was searching for, and truly needed; it helped me grow as a person and allowed me to start helping others and giving back."
Resources covering every aspect of your cancer story
Practical information, side effect tips, and care coordination guides.
Long-term health monitoring, late effects management, and wellness strategies.
Legal rights, benefits navigation, and advocacy resources across EU countries.
Academic accommodations, career guidance, and professional development resources.
Psychological support, relationship guidance, and mental wellness resources.
Download the latest project results and read our reports.
Whether you're in treatment, recently diagnosed, or years past treatment, the challenges are real. You're navigating an experience that most people your age can't understand. What's normal when you're facing cancer at a young age?
Friends don't know what to say. Family tries to help but doesn't understand. You feel alone in a room full of people who care but can't relate.
"I felt like I was speaking a different language. No one got the anxiety, the fear of recurrence, the identity crisis."
Google becomes your enemy. Every website contradicts the last. Support groups are either too general or don't exist for your age group.
"I spent hours researching and felt more confused than when I started. What applied to me as a young adult?"
EU disability benefits, workplace accommodations, fertility preservation options, educational support—nobody tells you what you're entitled to.
"I discovered I could have gotten financial support for my master's degree two years too late."
⚡ Here's the truth:
Whether you're in treatment or years beyond it, you shouldn't have to navigate your cancer experience alone. There's a whole community of people who've been exactly where you are—and they're ready to help.
Cutting-edge research driving better outcomes for young adults with cancer
Childhood and adolescent cancer survivors often experience poor transitions from paediatric to adult health-care services. Our international, multidisciplinary panel developed 44 evidence-based recommendations to promote smooth transitions and ensure continuity of care for survivors.
In Europe, over 115,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed each year among adolescents and young adults (AYAs, aged 15–39). Although the 5-year survival rate is 84%, health care systems often fail to adequately address this group’s distinct developmental, psychosocial, and long-term health challenges.
Real stories from community members who found strength, purpose, and connection throughout their cancer experience
Meet Mihael, a 31-year-old from Croatia who faced Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2009. Join us as Mihael discusses his proactive approach to life, his mission within EU-CAYAS-NET, and the simple pleasures that bring a smile to his face.
Get to know Nicola Unterecker, a 29-year-old from southern Germany. Despite facing a challenging diagnosis of a crossed form of Burkitt's lymphoma and Burkitt's leukemia at the tender age of 11, Nicola's zest for life knows no bounds: from outdoor escapades with her furry squad to jamming out on musical instruments and getting crafty - it's all there.
Diagnosed with a spinal tumor at a young age, Aoife Moggan has turned to creativity as a source of strength and expression. In this interview, Aoife discusses her journey through cancer, the importance of advocacy, and the ways art has helped her find purpose. You'll be inspired by her resilience, her passion for helping others, and her zest for life.
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No, any young person affected by cancer can join our community. Our resources focus on EU-specific support, but peer connections are global.
Yes, our Discord server is private with trained moderators available 24/7. We maintain strict community guidelines to ensure a safe, supportive environment.
Absolutely. Our community welcomes people at ALL stages—newly diagnosed, in treatment, in remission, living with metastatic disease, or years post-treatment. Many members find peer support invaluable no matter where they are in their experience.
No, we provide informational support and peer connections only. Always consult your healthcare team for medical decisions.
Join our community first, then explore our advocacy projects to add your voice to EU-level initiatives. advocacy projects.
Caregivers are welcome in our community. Healthcare professionals can explore partnership opportunities to share expertise with our members.
Every day you delay is another day navigating your cancer experience alone. Right now, someone in our community is asking the exact question you've been wondering about. Join the conversation.
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