Magazine articles list

Chelsey Rowntree, Youth Support Worker at Candlelighters, shares what her work involves, what inspires her, and the difference supporting children and families affected by cancer makes to her every day.

Katie Oates was three years old when diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2009. Now 19, she tells us how her cancer and its treatment shaped her relationship with her appearance and how she has learnt to be proud of her body.

Toby Clough was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma as a toddler in 2008, with the effects of his treatment altering the appearance of his eye. Now 19, he describes the challenges he’s faced growing up, and what has helped him.

Ellen Vance’s son, Todd, was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged seven in 2008. She tells us about the impact that hair loss had on Todd, and how, inspired by the support their own family received, she and her husband, Simon, set up their own charity to help others navigating a similar path.

Madison Joyce was 22 years old when diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Now 32, she tells us about the challenges she faced with her body image, how she overcame them, and what life looks like now.

Kelly Herriott’s daughter, Evie, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2020 when she was 21 months old. Here, Kelly explains how Evie’s treatment affected her blood, offers advice to others facing a childhood cancer diagnosis, and tells us what life looks like for their family now.

Charlotte Smith’s daughter, Betsy, was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2023. Here, Charlotte explains what helped her and her family during Betsy’s treatment, the support she received, and how hope came from an unlikely source.

Sophia Landell-Wright, TYA Bone Marrow Transplant and CAR-T Clinical Nurse Specialist at University College London Hospital NHS Trust, explains CAR-T therapy.