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.
Patient Story – Jessica
Jessica’s T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma story Jessica was diagnosed with T-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in April 2014 when she was 5 years…
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Patient Story – Frankie
Frankie’s story Frankie was just 9 years old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Frankie very sadly passed away last year…
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Patient Story – Henry
Henry’s story Henry was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 9 January 2016 at the age of seven. His mum…
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Patient Story – Daisy L
Daisy rang the end of treatment bell in November 2018 Daisy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 5 September 2016…
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Patient Story – Lily
Lily’s story Lily was diagnosed with a optic pathway glioma, a type of brain tumour at the age of one…
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Patient Story – Sophia
Sophia’s story Sophia was diagnosed with infantile acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in June 2017. Sophia’s mum, Gemma tells their story so far. Leukaemia…
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Patient Story – Ted
Ted’s story Ted was diagnosed with infantile acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in March 2008. Ted’s mum, Sarah tells their story so far. I am…
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Patient Story – Blue
Blue rang the end of treatment bell and will be 10 years in remission Blue was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia…
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First day back to school for a child with a cancer diagnosis CCAM
Mrs Brown’s Blogs – an honest and frank account of life, family and education. Her blogs provided an emotional outlet…
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