Childhood Cancer Stories
After hearing the words ‘your child has cancer’, it’s normal to feel lost. You may have many questions, but don’t know where to turn.
Reading real, childhood cancer stories can help you make sense of your situation and remind you that you’re not alone. From early symptoms and diagnosis to getting life back on track, we follow and support many families on their journeys.
Alfie’s Glioblastoma Story
Alfie’s Glioblastoma Story Alfie was only 3 months old when his dad noticed something wasn’t right. Read his full story…
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Teddy’s Leukaemia Story
Teddy’s Leukaemia Story Teddy was only 3 when he was diagnosed with Leukaemia. His father, Sam is sharing Teddy’s story…
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Patient Story – Daithi
Daithi’s Story: Living with Neuroblastoma Daithi was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer. His parents, Gemma and Connor, tell his…
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Patient Story – Kira
Kira’s Story: Living with Neuroblastoma Kira was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2014 when she was just 11 years old. She…
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Patient Story – Ben’s Burkitt’s Lymphoma Story
Ben’s Burkitt’s Lymphoma Story Ben was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma in March 2024 when he was just 8 years old….
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Patient Story – Olivia
Olivia’s Brain Tumour Story – How I found out my child had a brain tumour At just 17 months old,…
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Patient Story – Aidan
Aidan’s Cancer Story Aidan was diagnosed with a brain tumour in January 2014. Aidan fought the cancer with great courage…
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Patient Story – Alice L
How my child was diagnosed with neuroblastoma Alice was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma, with MYCN amplification in 2019, a week…
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Patient Story – Alex
Alex’s leukaemia story Debbie’s son Alex was diagnosed with leukaemia when he was just three years old. Here, she shares…
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