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Ben’s story. “What you’ve got is something called lymphoma”

After noticing a lump on his back, Ben was diagnosed with lymphoma and has since been having radiotherapy treatment at Guy's Hospital in London.

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.

Danny’s story: What Paul’s House means to me

Danny shares what it was like to stay in Paul's House for months while going through treatment for osteosarcoma

Sarah’s story: “Help with grants..when we really needed it”

Mum-of-three, Sarah, has been diagnosed with incurable breast cancer at just 22 years old

“Our little girls didn’t get the chance of life with India”

Mum of two India was diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma in 2018. The cancer returned in January 2021 when the family were told India had just a few ye...

Thomas’ story

When Thomas was diagnosed with cancer at just one, his family's life came crashing down and they felt a great impact on their finances too. “Wi...