Cancer and Treatment
Cancer under the age of 25 is rare.
Further information about the more frequently occurring types of cancer in these age groups can be found at the Children & Young People’s Cancer Association website.
Treatment for cancer can involve different options. Depending on your type of cancer you may be offered some of the following treatments.
SACT
Stem Cell Transplant
Surgery
Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy, which includes chemotherapy.
Surgery
Stem Cell Transplant
Surgery
An operation may be required.
Stem Cell Transplant
Stem Cell Transplant
Stem Cell Transplant
Also known as a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT).
Intensive treatment where blood forming stem cells are replaced with healthy ones.
CAR-T
Stem Cell Transplant
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy.
Immune cells are modified to target and destroy cancer cells.
Radiotherapy
High dose radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumours.
Whole Genome Sequencing
Whole Genome Sequencing
Whole Genome Sequencing
Laboratory process that determines the complete DNA sequence of an individual which may help to inform personalised treatment for cancer.
Tumour Banking
Whole Genome Sequencing
Whole Genome Sequencing
Collection and storage of tumour samples, which are often left over from routine procedures, to use for research.
Clinical Trials
Whole Genome Sequencing
Clinical Trials
Trials are often a part of routine cancer care. They are conducted to evaluate whether new treatments are more effective and have fewer side effects than existing available treatments.