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 – Caitlin

In 2005, five year old Caitlin was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She and her family were living in Poland ...

Patient story – Blake

Blake was three years old when he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma – a brain tumour. His mum, Llian, tells their ...

Patient Story – Bethany

Bethany was 14 when she was diagnosed with periosteal osteosarcoma. This is her bone cancer story.
Support children like Bethany ...

Patient Story – Bethan E

My daughter Bethan was diagnosed with primary (localised) Ewing’s sarcoma in her left humerus in 2012. I like to share ...

Patient story – Bethan

Bethan was just four years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). She had been unwell with ...

Patient story – Beth

In 2011, Beth was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She was four years old. Her mum Karen tells us their ...

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