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 – Charlotte
Charlotte’s story It came as a terrible shock to the Hutchinson family when their active 13 year old daughter Charlotte…
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Patient Story – Charlie
Charlie’s story My name is Beverley and my son Charlie had a brain tumour when he was five years old….
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Patient Story – Maisie
Maisie’s story Maisie was 17 months old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in October 2010. Her mum,…
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Patient Story – Maisie W
Maisie’s story Maisie was 14 months when she was diagnosed with leukaemia. Her mum, Mimi, tells their story. And Maisie,…
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Patient Story – Max
Max’s story Max was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in 1993, when he was four years old. Tragically, two years…
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Patient Story – Millie
Millie’s story In 2012 13-year-old Millie was diagnosed with two malignant brain tumours and cancer of the spine. Her dad,…
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Patient Story – Molly
Molly’s story Molly was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma when she was eight years old. Her dad, Damon, tells her story….
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Patient Story – Niamh
Niamh’s kidney cancer story Niamh was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumour (a kidney cancer) when she was six years old. She…
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Patient Story – Olivia
How I found out my child had a brain tumour Olivia was nine years old when she was diagnosed with…
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