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Mphango shares why she backs the Safe Sick Pay campaign

After being diagnosed with cancer at 24, Mphango had to go onto sick pay of just over £400 a month, which was not enough to cover her existing bills ...

Quinn is standing infront of a wooden background, he is wearing a black t-shirt and smiling at the camera

Quinn’s story: Diagnosed with leukaemia during second year of uni

Quinn found being away from his friends and his social life one of the hardest parts of facing cancer as a young person

Amy is standing against a red backdrop, she has her head shaved, make up on and a large necklace and earrings

Amy’s story: New job, new flat, new life in London…all turned upside...

Amy was diagnosed with lymphoma at 23 after noticing she had itchy skin and bruising and was tired all the time

Mphango: the changes I’d like to see this World Cancer Day

This World Cancer Day, we had a chat with Mphango about her own cancer experience and why change needs to happen in 2024.

Venus’ story: Diagnosed with a brain tumour at 10 years old

Venus was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 10 years old and went on to have chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital

Mphango’s story: Diagnosed with leukaemia after starting a new career

Mphango was diagnosed with leukaemia at 24 and went on to have radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital in Sutton

Bilbo the brave, living with cancer after ringing the bell

Mum Kim shares her family's experience when her son Bilbo was diagnosed with leukaemia at five and the impact it has had on their lives ever sinc...

Arianna’s story. Diagnosed with neuroblastoma and travelling for treatment

Arianna was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at 5 and has travelled across the UK for treatment

Tia’s story. Diagnosed with leukaemia at just four years old.

Tia has been on and off of treatment for six years since she was diagnosed with leukaemia at four years old