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What is TYAC?
- 'Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer' (TYAC) was established to help all professionals involved in the care of young people with cancer to work together to improve knowledge and services.
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Why is TYAC needed?
TYAC was formed in 2004 in response to concerns amongst health carers that the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer were not being met and could be better understood.
What does TYAC do?
TYAC raises awareness of the need to provide appropriate care for young people by:
- improving communication between stake holders
- advocating for teenagers and young adults and professionals
- promoting research, education and information
What activities does TYAC offer?
TYAC offers:
- national conferences
- seminars and workshops
- meetings between professionals
- website
- newsletter for members
Which other groups does TYAC link with?
TYAC links with:
- Children and Young People Improving Outcomes Guidance Implementation Group (CYPIOG)
- Children and Adolescent Cancer Partnership (CACP)
- Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)
- CLIC Sargent
- National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
- NCRI Teenage and Young Adult Clinical Studies Development Group
- Teenage Cancer Trust
- TCT Multidisciplinary Forum
Who can join?
TYAC is a membership organisation open to all disciplines working with teenagers and young adults with cancer.
TYAC welcomes overseas professionals as International members.
What kind of professionals are members of TYAC?
TYAC welcomes membership from all professionals of any discipline who work in the arena of teenagers and young adults with cancer. Some examples are:
- Academics (researchers, statisticians, etc)
- Allied Health Professionals (activity coordinators, hospital teachers, physiotherapists, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, etc)
- Managers
- Medical (medical and clinical oncologists, haematologists, paediatric oncologists and haematologists, shared care clinicians, palliative care clinicians, trainees, etc)
- Nursing
and more ........
Is there an annual subscription?
Yes - the annual subscription is due on the 1st April each year. Current rates can be found in the 'Join TYAC' area of this website.
How is TYAC organised?
TYAC has a Board of Members who oversee the activities of the association. The part-time TYAC Coordinator supports the activities of TYAC. TYAC has four working subgroups through which it works to achieve its aims:
- Communication, Information and Resources
- Professional Education
- Research and Registration
- Service Development
Where is TYAC based?
The TYAC administration is housed within the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) in Leicester, with which TYAC maintains strong links.
How is TYAC funded?
TYAC is supported by Teenage Cancer Trust and CLIC Sargent, as well as by membership subscriptions.