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Kathryn’s story. Traveling 50 miles to and from hospital for treatment.
When Kathryn was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma she had to stop university and move back home to start treatment.
Vic’s story. Without support I don’t think I’d have got through it
Vic struggled to face the costs of cancer. But Young Lives vs Cancer offered her the support she needed.
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.
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
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