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 – Sebastian
Sebastian’s story: bladder and prostate cancer in children Sebastian was 18 months when he was finally diagnosed with cancer of…
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Patient Story – Tara
Tara’s Story Tara was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2005 and, in March 2013, was given the all clear. This is…
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Patient story – Tomas
Tomas’ Story In 2008 at just 5 years old, Tomas was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Today, Tomas and his…
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Patient story – Vega
Vega’s story Vega was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in 2012. By June 2014 she had completed intensive treatment followed…
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Patient Story – Yvonne
Yvonne’s Story In November 2004 Yvonne was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Yvonne now works for Children with Cancer…
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Patient Story – Ben
Ben’s story Ben was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in March 2007 when he was seven years old. Ben’s…
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Patient Story – Alice
Alice’s Wilm’s tumour story Alice’s mum, Jane, noticed her daughter’s tummy was a bit swollen and that she wasn’t very…
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Patient Story – Andy
Andy’s story Andy was preparing for his first year of university in summer 2003 when he was diagnosed with chronic…
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Patient Story – Bella Rose
Bella-Rose’s leukaemia story Bella-Rose was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was three years old. After over a year…
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