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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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Stanley was diagnosed with Posterior Fossa Group A (PFA) Ependymoma – grade III, a type of brain tumour, in December ...
Read moreChristopher was just five years old in 1988 when he was diagnosed with stage three astrocytoma, an inoperable brain tumour. ...
Read moreSienna was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in December 2022, one day after her 7th birthday. Her mum, Kayleigh, shares ...
Read more“I never thought it would but honestly, it does get easier over time. Yes, I will always have that little ...
Read moreLiberty was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in September 2016 on her 13th birthday. Her mum, Karen shares their story:
Jesse was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in April 2019 when he was six years old. His mum, Nina, shares ...
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