Patient stories - Children with Cancer

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.

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

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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, ...

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

Patient Story – Tilly

Tilly was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2014 when she was only two years old. Her mum Sarah shares ...

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

Patient Story – Sofia

Sofia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2013 when she was only two years old. Her mum Zoe shares ...

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