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.
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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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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