Sam Price’s granddaughter, Sorrelle, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2015. He tells us about the role he played as a grandparent in supporting her, and his hopes for a book he’s written about her treatment.
Sophie Cohn was 17 years old when she was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2019. Now 23, she tells us about the effects of her cancer, what has helped her process her experiences, and how there’s hope for life after treatment.
Vicky Robayna’s daughter, Liz, sadly died from a rare form of cancer aged 17. Vicky explains how, with the right support, there’s hope for families that their child can be comfortable during palliative care, allowing them to make memories and embrace life in the time they have.
Earlier this year, CCLG launched its new research strategy. Ashley Ball-Gamble, CEO of CCLG, explains what this means for children and young people’s cancer.
Rosie Lazar was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) aged two in 1996. Now 32, she tells us about her cancer treatment as a child, what life looks like now, and why she wants to give back to charities like those that helped her.
Lewis Paget, now 26, was diagnosed with two different leukaemias at the same time as a teenager in 2016. Here, he describes the impact of this, and how it has influenced him to become a cancer researcher himself.
Michael Omotayo was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, when he was two years old in 1995. Now 32, he tells us about his journey from a young child with cancer to becoming a personal trainer and sports performance coach, including the challenges he’s faced and how he’s overcome them.
Nicky Webb is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and a member of CCLG who provides support for the long-term follow-up care of childhood cancer survivors.
Roxanne Lawrance is Chief Executive at Teens Unite Fighting Cancer, a charity that supports teenagers and young adults impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Here, she tells us about some of the ways Teens Unite helps young people who have had cancer gain vital skills, experience and insight to prepare them for searching for and starting employment.
