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 – Owen
Owen’s story Owen was diagnosed with a Wilms’ tumour. Owen’s mum, Karen tells their story so far: Owen became extremely…
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Patient Story – Ollie
Ollie’s story Ollie was diagnosed with an “unusual” combination of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Ollie’s mum, Emma…
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Patient Story – Devon
Devon’s story Devon was diagnosed at two years old with Stage IV MYCN amplified Neuroblastoma with bone and liver metastases. Devon’s mum, Deborah…
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The story of the End of Treatment Bell
The story of the End of Treatment Bell The End of Treatment Bell is the goal that everyone at Children…
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Patient Story – Jacob
Jacob’s Wilms’ tumour story Jacob was diagnosed at three years old with Wilms’ Tumour. Jacob’s dad, Jeremy, tells their story…
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Patient Story – Jessica S
Jessica’s neuroblastoma story Jessica was diagnosed at three years old with a localised neuroblastoma. Jess’ guardian, Louise, tells their story…
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Patient Story – Ryan
Ryan’s Story Ryan was diagnosed with NK/T-cell Lymphoma when he was 14 years old. His mum, Sarah, tells their story so far:…
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Five ways you can help a friend
Finding out your child has cancer is one of the worst things that can happen to a parent. Friends and…
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It’s not the leukaemia – my fear of relapse
Mrs Brown’s Blogs – an honest and frank account of life, family and education. Her blogs provided an emotional outlet…
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