It is hard to imagine what it must be like to be told your child has cancer, but every day 12 families in the UK receive this devastating news. Read the journeys of some of the many families affected by childhood cancer. Each story is special highlighting their own ups and downs, and the daily battle that children and their families have to go through from diagnosis to treatment.
With your help we can move towards a brighter future where treatments are safer and kinder, and no family loses their child to cancer.
Have you or a family member been affected by childhood cancer? Many of our supporters have been affected by childhood cancer – either through family, friends or their own personal experience. These patient stories can help inspire others to get involved with us, or can support our media work.
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Chloe was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in September 2018 when she was just two years old. Her mum Leanne tells their story so far:
Jessica was diagnosed with T-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in April 2014 when she was 5 years old. Her mum Carol shares her story:
Frankie was just 9 years old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Frankie very sadly passed away last year at just 11 years old. Frankie’s family have shared their emotional story.
Henry was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 9th January 2016 at the age of seven. His mum Sarah tells their story so far:
Daisy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 5th September 2016 at the age of four. Her dad Andrew tells their story so far:
Lily was diagnosed with a optic pathway glioma, a type of brain tumour at the age of one in November 2017. Her mum Lianna tells their story so far: