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 – Louisa
Louisa’s story Louisa was only three weeks old when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Her parents Darren…
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Patient Story – Lucy
Lucy’s story Lucy was diagnosed with a pituitary blastoma, a type of brain tumour when she was seven months old….
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Patient Story – Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s story Shortly after her first birthday, Elizabeth’s parents noticed a lump on her eye. Following appointments with an eye…
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Patient Story – Elin
Elin’s brain tumour seizure story Elin was having terrible brain tumour seizures for two years before she was finally diagnosed…
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Patient Story – Dylan
Dylan’s brain tumour story Dylan was diagnosed with brain and spinal tumours when he was two years old. His mum,…
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Patient Story – Daisy
Daisy’s medulloblastoma story In 2010, Daisy was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour, when she was two and…
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Patient Story – Clara
Clara’s leukaemia story My name’s Clara, I’m in my early 20’s and here’s my story acute myeloid leukaemia. Watch the…
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Patient Story – Cherri
Cherri’s story At three years old Cherri was diagnosed with leukaemia. Her family’s world was turned upside down. Cherri is…
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Patient Story – Luke
Luke’s hepatoblastoma survival story Luke was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a very rare cancer when he was just six months old….
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