Childhood Cancer Stories
After hearing the words ‘your child has cancer’, it’s normal to feel lost. You may have many questions, but don’t know where to turn.
Reading real, childhood cancer stories can help you make sense of your situation and remind you that you’re not alone. From early symptoms and diagnosis to getting life back on track, we follow and support many families on their journeys.
Have you or a family member been affected by childhood cancer?
Sharing your personal story can help families living through a similar experience, and inspire others to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Please click the button below if you have a story you’d like to tell.
You can use the filter to navigate through the cancer stories. E.g select Acute Myeloid Leukaemia to find stories on how families got to know their child had leukaemia.
Radiotherapy can be daunting for anyone at any age
Hello! My name is Lobke and for the past 15 years it has been my job to prepare for and…
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Patient Story – Abbie
Abbie’s story Abbie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in January 2018 when she was eight years old. Her dad…
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Patient Story – Mia
Mia’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story Mia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia just after her fourth birthday. Her dad Andy…
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Patient Story – Suki
After some hard years, Suki finished her treatment in 2018 Suki was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in January 2017…
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Patient Story – Megan
Megan passed away after a 5-year battle with ependymoma Megan was diagnosed with ependymoma in June 2011 when she was…
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Patient Story – Nieve
Nieve’s story Nieve was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumour in August 2017 when she was just five years old. Her mum…
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Patient Story – Jacob
Jacob’s neuroblastoma story Jacob was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in April 2008 when he was just four years old. His mum…
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Financial Advice in the Midst of a Crisis
I’m Terri – mum to two brilliantly bonkers children, actor, director, business owner, wannabe personal trainer, writer, running enthusiast and…
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Patient Story – Chloe
Chloe’s leukaemia was diagnosed after a fast-developing rash Chloe was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in September 2018 when she…
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