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The forum is launched:

The Youth Cancer Forum Scotland was officially launched by MSP Aileen Campbell in Perth on Friday 28th September. Set up by CLIC Sargent, conTAK and The Teenage Cancer Trust, the YCFS will give young people with cancer in Scotland the opportunity to have their say and make a difference. At the launch at Perth's Salutation Hotel, thirty young adults affected by cancer talked about the challenges they face and the changes they would like the Scottish Parliament to make on their behalf.

Chaired by Shaun McGarrigle, guests heard from speakers Gary McRandle, James Cadle, Andy Craig and Pamela Duffy about their experience of the cancer journey, and how young adults on similar journeys could benefit from change.

They were joined by Dr Fiona Cowie, who is involved in the development of a teenage and young adult unit based within the new Beatson site, and Aileen Campbell, the youngest MSP, who will help support the needs of the YCFS in the Scottish Parliament.

Aileen said, 'It is fantastic that the needs and views of these young people will be represented through the forum and I am looking forward to seeing what comes out of it in the future.'

Read CLIC Sargent's report on the launch

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MSPs congratulate YCFS

Members of YCFS were congratulated by Robin Harper MSP in the Scottish Parliament. The motion supported the forum’s aim to 'improve access to age-appropriate treatment, care, support and financial assistance' and called on the Scottish Government to 'support the needs of young people with cancer'.

Read the Scottish Parliament Bulletin.

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YCFScot in the press...

Following the launch of YCFScot, a number of newspapers gave it much deserved coverage. Read all about it...

The launch report in 'The Courier'
An article in 'The Perthshire Advertiser'
A snippet from 'The Scotsman'

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