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Abby Maxwell was diagnosed with blood cancer aged 22 in 2023 and shares with us what helped her during her treatment.

We asked the experts from the Haematology/Oncology Team at Sheffield Children’s Foundation Trust to share tips and advice on small steps that can be taken to support a child’s wellbeing during treatment.

Kay Hunter Saber’s son, Ramsey, was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 14. She explains how they navigated his treatment and how writing helped her through his journey.

Chris Badcock’s son, Sam, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019 when he was 11 years old. He tells us how cycling made a profound difference to his son's recovery and quality of life.

Radiotherapy treats cancer by using high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells in a particular part of the body, while doing as little harm as possible to normal cells.

Amber was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was nine years old. Now 14, she tells us about the biggest challenges and what helped her through treatment.

Mat Waugh’s daughter, Kirsty, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2024 when she was only 10 years old. Here, he explains how Kirsty has shown resilience through her determination and dedication to helping others.

Vicky Inglis is Head of Family Support Services at Solving Kids’ Cancer UK. She tells us how its bespoke coaching programme for parents and carers of children with cancer is helping to support their physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing.

Phoebe Scaife’s son, Barney, was diagnosed with bronchial mucoepidermoid carcinoma when he was eight years old. Here, she tells us why it’s important to reach out for, find, and accept the right support, and how this can help.

Jasmine Jones is Head of Operations at Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. She tells us how Latch supports families in Wales to carry the weight of a childhood cancer diagnosis with its bespoke emotional, practical and financial support.