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Cancer stories

Eilidh's story

Eilidh Mackay was diagnosed with leukaemia, a type of blood cancer, when she was 14, and, while undergoing treatment for this, she was also diagnosed with thyroid cancer aged 17, which relapsed in 2023.

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Cancer stories

Sophie's story

Sophie was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in April 2021 at the age of seven. Her mother, Tanya, shares her story.

Cancer stories

Alex's story

Alex Brownsdon, 40, is a research nurse and children's cancer survivor. She tells us about the impact of her cancer, the value of peer support and the importance of research.