REAL STORIES

Young people are at the heart of everything we do, providing cancer support services for 12-25 year olds. Whether impacted by their own diagnosis, or someone close to them, these brave young people shared their stories to inspire and encourage others.

CHLOE'S STORY

Chloe shares her journey through family cancer struggles and how Canteen's support network helped her cope and find community.

JACOB'S STORY

Jacob was bullied at school for being ‘the guy whose mum died of cancer". Find out how Canteen provided support in this dark time.

BELLE'S STORY

"Being so young, I didn’t really understand what was happening to me and my diagnosis now feels like a blur." 

Jupiter

JUPITER'S STORY

When Jupiter’s dad was diagnosed with brain cancer, when she was 17. Instead of starting year 12, she became his full-time carer.

JAMES'S STORY

Follqoing a football injury, a scan unearthed not just a broken leg, but a diagnosis of fibro sarcoma. Find out how Canteen were able to help.

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