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 – Neive
Neive’s Rhabdomyosarcoma Story Neive was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma on 16 September 2022 when she was just five years old. Tragically…
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Patient Story – George B
George’s Rhabdomyosarcoma Story George was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma on 3 August 2023 when he was just two years old. His…
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Patient Story – Nancy
Nancy’s Brain Tumour Story Nancy was diagnosed with Ependymoma, a type of brain tumour, on 6 November 2023 when she…
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Patient Story – Jamie
Jamie’s Brain Tumour Story Jamie was diagnosed with a brain tumour on 25 December 2023, when he was just eight…
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Patient Story – Ellie B
Ellie B’s Hodgkin Lymphoma Story Ellie was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2019 when she was 16 years old. Now…
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Patient Story – Jack G
Jack’s Neuroblastoma Story Jack was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma on 15 February 2024 when he was just five years old. His…
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Patient Story – Dulcie
Dulcie’s Neuroblastoma Story Dulcie was diagnosed with stage 4, high-risk neuroblastoma on 9 December 2021, when she was just five…
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Patient Story – Libby K
Patient Story – Libby K A tumour was discovered in Libby’s brain when she was just eleven weeks old. Now…
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Patient Story – Orla
Orla’s medulloblastoma brain tumour story Orla was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour in September 2022 when she…
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