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“Without them there’s a lot of things I wouldn’t have known”
When Imogen was diagnosed with a rare tumour, her family were supported by a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker who helped them with the impact cance...
Tyler’s Story
Tyler, 24, was diagnosed with testicular cancer during winter last year. Here, Tyler speaks about the impact of the rising costs of living when going ...
Max’s story: I had to push for help with my mental health
Max shares his story to highlight the impact cancer treatment can have on the mental health of young people with cancer
Esha’s story: ‘There’s no way to explain that sinking feeling&...
Esha was diagnosed with leukaemia and started treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital at just four years old
Kaysan’s story: “Even until today my son doesn’t know that he’s ...
Kaysan was diagnosed with leukaemia after his Mum noticed he had new bruises and red spots and he started to seem very tired
Louis’ story: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at two
Louis was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after his parents noticed he had developed a squint in his eye
Aurora’s story: “She started crying, asking whether she was going to...
Aurora was diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma at eight years old, she had several types of treatment at the Royal Marsden before sadly dying at home las...
Evelyn’s story: “I haven’t changed as a person; I just have a ...
Evelyn was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 13 years old, here she shares her experience in her own words
Kara’s story
Within days of being admitted to hospital, Kara needed to have an operation to remove a tumour in her brain. Her mum and dad were told the best thing ...