When I grow up

We all have dreams of the person we want to be and what we want in life.

For some children, their dreams are interrupted and sometimes shattered, by a cancer diagnosis.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, we want them to have the best possible chance of surviving and of going on to lead a full life.

Sam’s story

Sam was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at five years old. He finished chemotherapy in April 2017. When he grows up he wants to be a lawyer.

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Owen’s story

Owen was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumour in February 2014, at four years old. In December the same year he was told he’s in remission. When he grows up Owen wants to be a programmer.

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Nieve’s story

Nieve was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumour in August 2017, at just five years old. She rang the end of treatment bell in October 2018. When she grows up she wants to be a unicorn.

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Kodie’s story

Kodie was four years old when he was diagnosed with a Wilms’ tumour. He’s now been given the all clear. When he grows up he wants to be an actor.

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Sophia’s story

Sophia was diagnosed with infantile acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2017, at only two years old. She rang the end of treatment bell in September 2019. When she grows up she wants to be a singer.

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Lucy’s story

Lucy was diagnosed with a pituitary blastoma when she was seven months old in 2012. When she grows up she wants to be a teacher so she can help the children to learn.

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Hollie’s story

Holly was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2009, at just 19 months old. This year she is 10 years all clear, and is doing really well. When she grows up she wants to be a dentist.

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Devon’s story

Devon was diagnosed with Stage IV MYCN amplified Neuroblastoma in 2015. He was two years old. In March 2016 he got to ring the End of Treatment Bell. When he grows up he wants to be a computer game designer.

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Lewis’ story

Lewis was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2018. He was only a year old. Lewis is still undergoing treatment. When he grows up he wants to be a pilot.

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Liam’s story

Liam was diagnosed with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in November 2017, at only 8 years old. When he grows up he wants to be a footballer, journalist or doctor.

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Bella’s story

Bella was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2016. She was two years old. She could ring her end of treatment bell in March 2019. When she grows up she wants to be a vet.

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Abbie’s story

Abbie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in January 2018. She was eight years old. Sadly she relapsed in May 2020, and is now in hospital having treatment. When she grows up she wants to be a nurse.

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Josh’s story

Josh was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma, a very aggressive cancer, in 2014. He was three years old. Josh was able to ring the end of treatment bell after four months in hospital undergoing chemotherapy. When he grows up he wants to be a zoo keeper.

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Daisy’s story

Daisy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2016. She was four years old. After two years and two months of intense treatment, Daisy rang the end of treatment bell in November 2018. When she grows up she wants to be an archaeologist.

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Astrid’s story

Astrid was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was two years old. Astrid is now on maintenance treatment, and appears to be a totally healthy, normal child now. She’s always smiling and laughing. When she grows up she wants to be a nurse.

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Luke’s story

Luke was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a very rare cancer, when he was just six months old. Today he is in secondary school and doing well. When he grows up he wants to be a champion gymnast.

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Felix’s story

Felix was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2016. He was 10 years old. He’s recently celebrated his one year anniversary of being off treatment. When he grows up he wants to be a world class footballer.

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Phoebe’s story

Phoebe was diagnosed with Wilms’ Tumour, a type of kidney cancer, shortly before her second birthday in 2012. She had her tumour removed, and now she only has check ups every two years. When she grows up she wants to be a writer

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Alice’s story

Alice was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma in 2019, a week before her second birthday. She required a prolonged, hard-hitting treatment programme. When she grows up she wants to be a friendly dragon.

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Erin’s story

Erin was 15 months when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She had a very tough treatment plan, but finished her treatment in 2013. When she grows up she wants to be a chef.

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