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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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What is a stem cell transplant?

Craig Baillie is a stem cell transplant clinical nurse specialist at Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. Here, he explains what a stem cell transplant is, the different types, and the process of receiving one.

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What is blood?

Blood is vital for the body to function properly. Dr Emmy Dickens, a consultant paediatric haematologist at Addenbrookes Hospital, explains what blood is and why it’s important.

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Cancer stories

Jack's story

Jack was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in February 2024 when he was five years old. His mum, Sarah, shares his story.