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It’s hard to imagine what it must feel like being told your child has cancer. This is the sad reality for 4,500 families in the UK every single year.
Hear from some of these families as they deal with the devastating impacts of childhood cancer. We have followed and supported many families on their journeys, how their children were diagnosed with cancer, how they coped with early symptoms and battled through their cancer journey. Each child is an inspiration to us all. Whatever cancer may be currently affecting you and your family (leukaemia, neuroblastoma, hodgkin’s lymphoma…), these personal stories can help you better understand your situation, help give you companionship during this time and shed light on what could lay ahead.
Please use the filter to navigate through the cancer stories. E.g select Acute Myeloid Leukaemia to find stories on how families got to know their child had leukaemia.
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 stories can help inspire others to get involved with us, or can support our media work.
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Sebastian was 18 months when he was finally diagnosed with cancer of the bowel. His parents knew something was ...
Tara was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2005 and, in March 2013, was given the all clear. This is her story:
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In 2008 at just 5 years old, Tomas was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Today, Tomas and his twin ...
Vega was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in 2012. By June 2014 she had completed intensive treatment followed by ...
In November 2004 Yvonne was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Yvonne now works for Children with Cancer UK and ...
Read moreBen was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in March 2007 when he was seven years old. Ben’s mum, Anita, ...
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