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.

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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Patient Story – Kalem

Kalem was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma when he was a 10-year-old child. His mum Victoria shares their lymphoma story.
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Wilms' Tumour

Patient Story – Kodie

Kodie was four years old when he was diagnosed with a Wilms’ tumour. His mum, Simone, tells their story:

Patient Story – Krystal

Krystal was diagnosed at the age of 11 months with a rare childhood cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Her mum, Rebecca, ...

Patient Story – Harry

When Harry was six he was diagnosed with a Wilms’ tumour. His mum Joni shares his story:

Patient Story – Georgia

Georgia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), a cancer of the blood, in 2008 when she was 23 months ...

Patient Story – Lewis

Lewis is currently in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). His mum, Kerri, tells us his story, and how they’re ...

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