Expert Advisory Groups

Around 7 young people aged between 13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK.

The overall aim of the Teenage and Young Adults Expert Advisory Group (TYA EAG) is to provide specialist advice and guidance to the West Midland Cancer Alliance on the standards of service for teenagers and young adults with cancer reflecting current best practice and opportunities for development.

The TYA EAG will aim to ensure that patients with cancer receive high quality equitable cancer care throughout the West Midlands regardless of geography or socio-economic factors and will, wherever possible, endeavour to improve the standard of care provided.

Chair:  Mariam Jafri, Consultant Oncologist, University Hospital Birmingham

Deputy Chair: Joanne Maconnachie, Teenage Cancer Trust Lead Nurse, University Hospital of Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Newsletters:

TYA Newsletter February 2021

Documents:

Associated Charities:

Teenage Cancer Trust

CLIC Sargent

Young Lives vs Cancer

 Useful links:

Young Lives vs Cancer: U16 CPES Results

Young Lives vs Cancer: UK Government Confirming a National Cancer Plan Response

Young Lives vs Cancer: The 2024 Autumn Budget Response

Teens with cancer missing out on vital psychological support

First Time Sailing - Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

Trek Stock

Shine Cancer Support

Little Princesses

Look Good, Feel Better

Living with a Brain Tumour

Mummy's Star

Willow Foundation

Beads of Courage

Teens:)Unite