Magazine articles list

Why lived experience is vital to developing research

Kate Willis’ son, Sebby, was two years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2017. Kate tells us about Sebby’s treatment, how this influenced her to help shape research, and the importance of patient and parent voices in research discussions.

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“Take each day as it comes”

Samantha Hall's son, Jackson, was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia aged two in 2020. She describes the impact this had, what life looks like now, and offers advice to others navigating treatment.

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Navigating the challenges and impact of our son’s leukaemia journey

Philippa Martin’s son, Oscar, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was three years old in 2022. Here, Philippa tells us about the challenges of treatment and the support her family received, and offers advice to other families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis.

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How our experiences are driving us to help other families

Laura Sheppard’s son, Max, was seven years old when diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in May 2023. Here, she tells us about his treatment, the support they received during it, and why her family now wants to make a difference to others.