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Toby's story

Toby was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) on World Cancer Day in February 2022, aged four years old. His mother, Nikki, shares his story.

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Aspen's story

Aspen was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020 when he was five years old. His mum, Kira, shares his story.

Elsie's story

Elsie was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged seven years old. Her mum, Lucy, shares her story.  

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Raeyah's story

Raeyah was diagnosed with stage four, non favourable Wilms tumour at the age of three. She sadly passed away, aged four, in 2023. Her mum, Becky, shares her story.

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Charlie's story

Sarah Jackson’s daughter Charlie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2011 when aged three. Here, Sarah tells us about the long-term effects of Charlie’s cancer and her treatment.

Ro's story

Ro Cartwright was diagnosed with cancer in 1968, aged eight. Now 63, she reflects on her experiences, including the difference in treatment and care seen today, and how more has come to be learnt about the long-term effects of children’s cancer.

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Ellen's story

Ellen Bisci was just nine years old when she was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML) in 2005. Here, she shares her story to help raise awareness of the long-term impact of her cancer and its treatment.

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.

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Lola-Rose's story

Lola-Rose was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour when she was three years old. Her mum, Jodie, shares her story.