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Our blog introduces you to everything we do. Listen to other people's experiences, hear cancer tips and advice or where to go to get involved.
Lucas’ story. News of his relapse turned everything upside down
When Lucas' family received the sad news his cancer had returned, their lives changed again. But Jeremy was there to help support the family.
Will’s story. Mum and dad were told their unborn son would need care
Will spent the first year of his life at Great Ormond Street hospital. Our Home from Home Paul's House kept the family together.
Summer’s story: As soon as they said ‘leukaemia’ I switched off
Summer was diagnosed with leukaemia at just four years old and has been having treatment ever since.
Freddy’s story. Hearing ‘Freddy has cancer’ on his birthday
When Freddy was diagnosed with lymphoma his brother Stanley lived with their grandparents. Last Christmas was the first time they saw each other.
Aila’s story: ‘We’ve packed our life up living here’
Aila was diagnosed with cancer at just four months old and will be in hospital for seven months before going home
Ben’s Story: I opened up with their support. I’m gay with cancer
Ben was 22 when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. Six months earlier, Ben said he had come out with his sexuality and started a new life.
What Pride means to our social workers
Young Lives vs Cancer Social Worker Lyn Soh reflects on what Pride means for her and her work with children and young people facing cancer.
Arlo’s story
Mums Nikki and Hannah share their son Arlo's story of being diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma a day before his first birthday