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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Patient Story – Dylan

Dylan was diagnosed with brain and spinal tumours when he was two years old. His mum, Jessica, tells his story.
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Patient Story – Daisy

In 2010, Daisy was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour, when she was two and a half years ...

Patient Story – Clara

My name’s Clara, I’m in my early 20’s and here’s my story acute myeloid leukaemia.

Patient Story – Cherri

At three years old Cherri was diagnosed with leukaemia. Her family’s world was turned upside down. Cherri is now in ...

Patient Story – Luke

Luke was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a very rare cancer when he was just six months old. His mum Claire shares ...

Patient Story – Charlotte

It came as a terrible shock to the Hutchinson family when their active 13 year old daughter Charlotte was diagnosed ...

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