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 – Luciano
Luciano complained he couldn’t walk and had bruising on his legs Luciano was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was…
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Patient Story – Florie
Florie’s Wilms’ tumour story – kidney cancer Florie was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumour Stage 4 when she was two years old…
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Patient Story – Ellen
It started with bruising on Ellen’s arms and legs “My story has been long and I guess it’s not your…
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Patient Story – Lenny
Lenny’s non-hodgkin lymphoma survivor story Lenny was diagnosed with T-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma when he was eight years old in 2018….
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Patient Story – Harry HP
Patient Story – Harry HP Harry was diagnosed with ependymoma of the posterior fossa – grade II, a type of…
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Patient Story – Enguerrand
Enguerrand’s brain tumour story Enguerrand was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a type of brain tumour in July…
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Patient Story – Lois
Lois finished her leukaemia treatment and is now in remission Lois was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia when she was…
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Patient Story – Alfie
Alfie complained of stomach ache before being diagnosed with sarcoma Alfie was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumour, a…
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Patient Story – Finley
Finley’s leukaemia story Finley was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in September 2020 when he was four years old. His…
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