Read our patient stories | Children with Cancer UK

Read first-hand accounts from families affected by childhood cancer.

It’s hard to imagine what it must feel like to be told that 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.

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.

If you have a story that you’d like to tell, please do email stories@childrenwithcancer.org.uk

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Ewing Sarcoma

Patient Story –Ceylian

Ceylian was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2017 when he was just two years old. His mum, Marina, shares their ...

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

Patient Story – Astrid

Astrid was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was two years old. Her dad Muir shares their story.
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Brain and spinal tumours

Patient Story – Mia H

Mia was diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma a type of brain tumour in 2011 when she was five years old. ...

Neuroblastoma

Patient Story – Alice’s story

Alice was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, with MYCN amplification in 2019, a week before her second birthday. Her dad Jamie ...

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

Patient Story – Izzy

Izzy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2017 just before her second birthday. Her dad Dave shares their story.
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Patient Story – Ethan G

Ethan was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2017 when he was just two years old. His mum, Analyn, ...

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