About the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) service

The Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) service at The Christie provides specialist care for teenagers and young adults (16-24 years of age) with a cancer diagnosis and related illnesses.

When you’re referred to The Christie, the TYA service will work with the teams at your local treating hospital. They will join you at clinic appointments and when you are having treatment.

Adil Hafezji, Christie patient

Read Teenage and Young Adult patient Adil's story about his treatment at The Christie and how he got take part in a sailing trip with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Read Adil Hafezji, Christie patient Article

Last updated: August 2025