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 – Abigail
Abigail’s story Abigail is now 19 years old – she was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was two – and…
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Patient Story – Joshua
Joshua’s story Joshua was diagnosed with leukaemia at 18 months. Over three years of chemotherapy followed. His father, Toby, tells…
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Patient Story – Kalem
Kalem’s story – How my child was diagnosed with lymphoma Kalem was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma when he was a…
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Patient Story – Kodie
Kodie’s Wilms’ tumour story Kodie was four years old when he was diagnosed with a Wilms’ tumour. His mum, Simone,…
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Patient Story – Krystal
Krystal’s Story Krystal was diagnosed at the age of 11 months with a rare childhood cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Her…
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Patient Story – Harry
Harry’s Wilms’ tumour story When Harry was six he was diagnosed with a Wilms’ tumour. His mum Joni shares his…
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Patient Story – Georgia
Georgia’s story Georgia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), a cancer of the blood, in 2008 when she was…
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Patient Story – Lewis
Lewis’ acute lymphoblastic leukaemia story Lewis is currently in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). His mum, Kerri, tells us…
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Patient Story – George
George’s Story When a child is diagnosed with cancer, we often forget how this affects their brothers and sisters. When…
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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.