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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.
You can use the filter to navigate through the cancer stories. E.g select Acute Myeloid Leukaemia to find stories on how families got to know their child had leukaemia.
Have you or a family member been affected by childhood cancer?
Sharing your personal story can help families living through a similar experience, and inspire others to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
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Hi everyone. My name is Ellie. When I was 14 I was diagnosed with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. This is my story.
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Lucie was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was only five weeks old. Her mum Philippa tells their story ...
Read moreIn June 2016, shortly after Rian’s first birthday, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. It all began when we ...
Read moreLiam was diagnosed with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in November 2017 when he was only eight years old. His ...
Read moreEllie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 20th October 2015 when she was nine years old. Her mum Kate ...
Read moreAbbie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in January 2018 when she was eight years old. Her dad Paul tells ...
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