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| Founded | 1990 |
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| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 1062559 (England & Wales) SC039757 (Scotland) |
| Focus | Teenage and young adult cancer patients |
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Area served | United Kingdom |
| Product | Cancer treatment centers and support in local areas, specialist cancer staff and education and advocacy programme |
Revenue | £13.5 million (2013) |
| Website | teenagecancertrust |
Teenage Cancer Trust is a cancer care and support charity in the UK that exists to improve the cancer experience of young people aged 13–24. Founded in 1990, the charity's key service is providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals. It also trains and funds staff who are teenage cancer specialists. The units are dedicated areas for teenage and young adult patients, who are involved in their concept and creation. Medical facilities on the units are equipped with computers, TVs and game consoles.
The charity also serves as an advocate for teenage cancer needs, promoting related research and national and international forums. It also provides support services and education related to teenage and young adult cancer.