Guest, companion & parent stories

Here are just a few of the wonderful Youth Cancer Trust holiday stories from guests, their companions as well as parents.

KieraUK

Back in October 2023, my doctor referred me for a blood test as I was having nightmares. Little did I know that that simple test would lead to a cancer diagnosis.

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LeanneBlackpool

I struggle so much mobility wise, but more so I feel such a burden with it on those around me, but YCT makes me see I am not a burden, and they make arrangements/cater for me in more ways I could ever imagine.

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HarryBristol

Hi my name is Harry, I was diagnosed with grade 4 GBM Brain tumours, following a fit. I had not had any previous symptoms.

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Rebecca Clay Leeds

Most stories I read start the same, ‘I found a lump.’ Mine is no different, except for finding two – breast and armpit.

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ChelseyLichfield

At the age of 13 whilst on holiday with my parents and 3 siblings, I found a lump on my right thigh.

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LiamMilton Keynes

Liam, now 28, was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour at the age of 10.

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JohnShewsbury

I was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 1998. I had been suffering with headaches, so I went to see my GP who couldn’t tell me why this was, so she sent me to my optician.

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WarrenLeicester

Warren was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September 2003.

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SaniaManchester

My name is Sania and I suffer from a brain tumour that impacts my everyday life in many different ways.

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JackLondon

I was diagnosed in December 2005, at the age of 11, with Non-Hodgkins T-Cell Lymphoma – a cancer of the blood.

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This was my sixth year coming to Tracy Ann House and every time I come I feel so alive and free. Thank you Jim for being a laugh and thank you Brenda for giving me the push to go to Australia. Love you guys, Becky!

Becky, Romford
Had the most amazing week even better than the last one. Keep up the good work. Take care.

Lindsay, Scotland
I’ve had an awesome time. Great to get away and chill out. Did some amazing things I’d never done before. YCT rocks.

Chloe
Well what can I say that I haven't already said a hundred times or more? This is now my 9th visit to Tracy Ann House and I have now been coming here for nearly 10 years!

I feel so privileged to be allowed to continue to visit and to be able to know all the wonderful people that help make these visits possible - Jim, Brenda & Georgie in particular - wonderful, selfless people who always make you feel welcome.

Your continued support & recognition of the issues facing the 25+ age group is fantastic and I'm so glad that someone is now taking this seriously. Many heartfelt thanks for all that you are and all that you do.

Vicky, Yorkshire
Every time I come here I find myself saying that I don't want to go home. Thank you so much for having me and making me feel so special. I have some fantastic memories and have met many new people who I hope to stay in contact with.

Jessica, Romford