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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
Dad shares his son Nate’s story
Nate was three-years-old when he was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. After two years of treatment, Nate died at the age of five.
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
Dylan’s story. His family had to travel to hospital up to four times a wee...
Dylan was diagnosed with leukaemia at just two years old. He went to hospital for chemo three or four times a week, and the journey take up to an hour...
Dan’s story. Hearing he had cancer just after moving in with his partner
At 23, Dan had just moved in with his partner and was working full-time as a retail manager when he got the news he had Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Oliver’s story. “It’s so far and such a long trip for him”
Oliver’s treatment in Manchester meant a 63 mile journey from home. His family were supported by a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker.