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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.
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Ted was diagnosed with infantile acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in March 2008. Ted’s mum, Sarah tells their story so far.
Blue was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) Mk 4 in March 2011. Blue’s mum, Francesca tells their story so far:
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Owen was diagnosed with wilms’ tumour. Owen’s mum, Karen tells their story so far:
Ollie was diagnosed with an “unusual” combination of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Ollie’s mum, Emma tells their ...
Read moreDevon was diagnosed at two years old with Stage IV MYCN amplified Neuroblastoma with bone and liver metastases. Devon’s mum, Deborah tells their ...
Read moreThe End of Treatment Bell is the goal that everyone at Children with Cancer UK works towards. However, the fundraising, ...
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