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.

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Reggie

Reggie’s Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Story Reggie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 20 January 2022 when he was just…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Thomas D

Thomas’ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Story Thomas was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 4 May 2022 when he was just…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Stanley T

Stanley’s Neuroblastoma Story Stanley was diagnosed with low-risk neuroblastoma on 13 December 2022 when he was just one year old….

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Amelia

Amelia’s Hepatoblastoma Story Amelia was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a type of liver cancer, in March 2023 when she was just nine…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Mason

Mason’s Sarcoma Story Mason was diagnosed with Round Cell Soft Tissue Sarcoma, in May 2021 when he was just 16…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Aston

Aston’s Ependymoma story Aston was diagnosed with Ependymoma, a type of brain tumour, on 12 August 2022 when he was…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Archer

Archer’s Neuroblastoma Story Archer was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma on 30 December 2021 when he was just two years old….

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Morven

Morven’s rhabdomyosarcoma story Morven was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in the soft tissue of her left eyelid on 20 January 2020…

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Childhood cancer stories

Patient Story – Jack

Jack’s medulloblastoma Story Jack was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour, in March 2023 when he was just six…

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Have you or a family member been affected by childhood cancer?

Sharing your personal story can help families living through a similar experience, and inspire others to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Please click the button below if you have a story you’d like to tell.