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 – Beth
Beth’s story In 2011, Beth was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She was four years old. Her mum Karen tells…
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Patient story – Benji
Benji’s story – Leg pain in children’s cancer Three-year-old Benji was waking up screaming with terrible pains in his legs…
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Patient story – Phoebe
Phoebe’s story Phoebe was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumour, a type of kidney cancer, shortly before her second birthday. Her mum,…
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Patient story – Raj
Raj endured many operations & therapies during his treatment Raj was two and a half years old when he was…
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Patient Story – Rhiley
Rhiley’s ATRT cancer story When Rhiley was two years old she was diagnosed with ATRT cancer, a rare tumour that…
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Patient Story – Riley
Riley’s Story Eight year old Riley was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after visits to his GP, A&E and the…
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Patient Story – Rose
Rose’s Story At just five months old, Rose was diagnosed with infant acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). She was given a…
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Patient Story – Ross
Ross’ Story At just 18 months old, Ross was diagnosed with orbital rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer that developed in…
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Patient story – Sam B
Sam’s leukaemia story Sam Blair was two years old when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. Sam’s dad Simon tells their…
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