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 – Matilda
Matilda battled a brain tumour and is now a national gymnastics champion Matilda’s mum Kaye Wragg is most known for…
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Patient Story – Emma P
Emma’s Story Emma was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in September 2013. She was eight years old at the time. Mum Tracey…
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Patient Story – Neythra
Neythra’s Story Neythra was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in January 2014. Neythra shares her childhood cancer story: My name…
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Patient Story – Josh
Josh’s Story Josh was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma, a very aggressive cancer, at the age of three, in April 2014….
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Patient Story – Emma
Emma’s Story Emma was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma on 27 November 2006. She was just two years…
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Patient Story – Felix
Felix’s Story Felix was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) on 26 January 2016. He was just 10 years old…
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Patient Story – Dylan C
Dylan’s leukaemia story Dylan was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in January 2015 when he was just eight years…
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Patient Story – Lucas
Lucas’s story Lucas was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was born. Today, he is a happy, healthy little boy. His great…
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Patient Story – Justin
Justin’s Story Five-year-old Justin from the USA started screaming with pain one night as his feet had been hurting, but…
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