Read our childhood cancer stories | Children with Cancer UK

Read first-hand experiences from families affected by childhood cancer.

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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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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Patient Story – Hollie

Hollie was only four years old when she passed away, just four weeks after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. ...

Patient Story – Hollie

Hollie has Down’s syndrome. In July 2009 she was diagnosed with leukaemia at just 19 months old. Hollie’s mum tells ...

Patient Story – Jarvis

Jarvis felt unwell and dizzy one Sunday while playing football. At first he was treated for an ear infection, but ...

Patient Story – Jemma

Jemma was 10 months old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Jemma’s mum, Michelle, tells their story:
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Patient Story – Abigail

Abigail is now 19 years old – she was diagnosed with leukaemia when she was two – and she tells ...

Patient Story – Joshua

Joshua was diagnosed with leukaemia at 18 months. Over three years of chemotherapy followed. His father, Toby, tells their story:
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