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.
How do you deal with the question ‘why me’?
Darren had Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in 1996. Since recovering from cancer, Darren is now married and continuing with life, with…
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Patient Story – Rian
It all started with a pin prick rash In June 2016, shortly after Rian’s first birthday, he was diagnosed with…
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Patient Story – Liam
A stem cell transplant helped Liam to overcome leukaemia Liam was diagnosed with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in November…
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Patient Story – Ellie
Ellie’s acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story Ellie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 20th October 2015 when she was nine…
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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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