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 – 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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Patient Story – Dominic
Dominic’s Story Dominic was only four months old when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2010. Glioblastoma (GBM) is an…
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Patient Story – Albie
Patient Story – Albie Albie was eight months old when he was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumour, a type of kidney…
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Patient Story – Isaac
Isaac’s story Isaac was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was nine years old. He had been suffering from…
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Patient Story – Jacob
Jacob’s limping was a sign of cancer For no apparent reason, four-year-old child Jacob started limping and his legs began…
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Patient Story – Erin
Erin’s Story Erin was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when she was 15 months old. Her mum, Christina, tells…
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Patient Story – Hollie
Hollie’s tragic cancer story Hollie was only four years old when she passed away, just four weeks after being diagnosed…
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