ABOUT
CLIC SARGENT
Fighting for young lives against cancer
When cancer strikes young lives, CLIC Sargent limits the damage it causes beyond their health. Today, 11 children and young people in the UK will hear the devastating news that they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children, young people and their families. We fight tirelessly for children and young people with cancer, often when they feel they can’t. We do this individually, locally and nationally, so that they can focus on the important things.
CAI’S STORY
Cai was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was eight years old.
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“Cai started chemotherapy and it was really difficult. Then Jane, our CLIC Sargent Specialist Nurse, came along and things finally started getting better. She developed a relationship of trust with Cai, discussing his treatment choices. She came to the house, saving us a 50-mile trip. She was patient and helped Cai discussing his treatment choices. Before Jane, we didn’t feel like the different hospital teams were talking to each other and working together. We didn’t know who to talk to or to take questions to. I had the sense Jane was talking to the doctors, explaining what we needed personally. That makes a real difference. I still go to Jane when I have questions or want to talk about anything. It is great to have that personal connection.”
Jo, Cai’s mum
HOW CLIC SARGENT HELP
We fight tirelessly to limit the damage cancer causes. From diagnosis, our expert care teams will step in, ready to support and guide. Here’s how we help:
- Our care teams provide specialist support, tailored to families’ needs, so that they always have someone to turn to when the doctor says cancer
- Our 10 Homes from Home are havens for patients and families during cancer treatment, so that they can stay together during the toughest times
- Our award-winning information provides expert advice and guidance on everything to do with life during and after treatment CLIC Sargent specialist nursing teams provide personal care and support at home, allowing families to avoid travel and stay together where possible
- We award grants and help families secure the benefits they are entitled to, to help them deal with the costs of cancer
- We fight for change to improve the lives of children and young people with cancer, by championing their voices to politicians across the UK and campaigning for policy change.
To find out more visit clicsargent.org.uk, call us for a chat on 0300 330 0803 (option 2) or email supporter.services@clicsargent.org.uk