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Youth Changing Europe

Powered by lived experience.
Driven by change.

At Youth Cancer Europe, our advocacy is more than policy papers—it’s personal. Every issue YCE tackles is shaped by young people affected by cancer, and every achievement is the result of their voices being heard at the highest levels. From changing EU law to transforming hospital care, these are the impact areas where we’re making it happen—together.

Cancer & Fertility

Fertility is a right, not a privilege.

Cross-border Healthcare

Cancer care shouldn’t stop at borders.

Equity Diversity Inclusion

YCE puts equity at the centre of youth cancer advocacy.

EU Institutional Engagement

YCE puts equity at the centre of youth cancer advocacy.

Mental Health

We champion tailored psychological support for young people affected by cancer.

The Right to be Forgotten

No one should be defined by their medical past.

War and Cancer

When conflict and cancer collide, young patients are caught in the crossfire.

Youth Cancer Community

A pan-European network led by young survivors, changemakers, and advocates

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Your donation powers youth-led advocacy, drives policy change, and gives voice to young people facing cancer across Europe.

Together, we’re building a future where no young patient is left behind.

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The YCE Community

Driven by lived experience, Youth Cancer Europe is a patient-led movement connecting young people affected by cancer across more than 40 countries. We advocate, we empower, and we stand together—because we know that real change starts with the voices of those who’ve lived it.

Whether you're looking for local support, want to join our growing network, or need help navigating life during or after cancer—you’ll find it here. Explore the people, organisations, and resources that make up the YCE community.

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Youth Cancer Council

The Youth Cancer Council is a bold, youth-led platform uniting 100 young people across Europe with lived experience of cancer, diagnosed in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood. More than a one-off consultation, the Council offers a space for long-term involvement and real co-creation, ensuring that young people’s needs and ideas are heard where it matters most. Members of the Youth Cancer Council will have the opportunity to influence cancer policies, services, and support systems across Europe, connect with peers who share similar experiences, and play an active role in driving meaningful change.

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Youth Cancer Council

The Youth Cancer Council is a bold, youth-led platform uniting 100 young people across Europe with lived experience of cancer, diagnosed in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood. More than a one-off consultation, the Council offers a space for long-term involvement and real co-creation, ensuring that young people’s needs and ideas are heard where it matters most. Members of the Youth Cancer Council will have the opportunity to influence cancer policies, services, and support systems across Europe, connect with peers who share similar experiences, and play an active role in driving meaningful change.

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YARN – the European Youth Cancer Network – is an ambitious, EU co-funded initiative bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders: young people with cancer experience, healthcare professionals, psychosocial care specialists, policy-makers, researchers, and patient organisations.

Spanning 25 EU Member States and 3 eligible neighbouring countries, and delivered by 19 Beneficiaries, 1 Affiliated Entity, and 39 Associated Partners, YARN is the largest multi-stakeholder, lived experience-driven effort of its kind in Europe to improve quality of life for children, adolescents, and young adults affected by cancer.

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Tools for Change

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Principles in Cancer Care - Train-the-Trainer Toolkit

Equity Diversity Inclusion

Recommendations for Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Cancer Care in Europe

Equity Diversity Inclusion

Recommendations and Implementation Roadmap for Minimum Standards of Specialist Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Care Units

EU Institutional Engagement
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Shaping Europe’s Future

From improving cancer care to fighting inequality, Youth Cancer Europe plays a leading role in major EU-funded projects that drive innovation, inclusion and impact for young people affected by cancer.

EU Projects Shaped by Lived Experience

Shaping Europe’s Future

From improving cancer care to fighting inequality, Youth Cancer Europe plays a leading role in major EU-funded projects that drive innovation, inclusion and impact for young people affected by cancer.

EU Projects Shaped by Lived Experience

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