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.

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Childhood cancer stories

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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Childhood cancer stories

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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Childhood cancer stories

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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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Courtenay

Courtenay’s story Courtenay was 13 when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. This is his story: Inconclusive diagnosis – and…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Lex

Lex’s story Four-year-old Lex was on a family holiday when he suddenly fell ill. Within 24 hours Lex was diagnosed…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Eva

Eva’s story Eva was 18 months old when she was diagnosed with a Wilms’ Tumour. More than 400 procedures later…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Paul

Paul’s story Paul Stephens, now 34, was diagnosed with leukaemia when he was two and a half years old. He’s…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Ethan and Kai

Ethan and Kai’s story Twin brothers Ethan and Kai were diagnosed with leukaemia, less than one year apart. Ethan was…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Ethan

Ethan’s bone tumour story Ethan was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma, a type of bone cancer, just before his 15th…

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Have you or a family member been affected by childhood cancer?

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