A journalism student who has suffered from brain cancer is aiming to raise awareness of how to be a good friend to someone diagnosed with the disease.

Jake Adams, pictured, was diagnosed with cancer aged 19 while studying sports journalism at University of Sunderland.

Jake, now 21, has since undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy to remove the tumour.

He recently received the news that he is tumour-free after undergoing treatment last year.

Jake is now backing a new Teenage Cancer Trust campaign by sharing his experiences and tips on how to be a good friend to someone with cancer.

He told the Sunderland Echo: “Anyone watching their friend go through something like cancer should ask how their friend is feeling, create conversations and try to get them to open up.

“The support I’ve received from the Teenage Cancer Trust has been fantastic and I can’t thank them enough.”