Archives: Stories
Ainsley’s story: “Nothing ever prepares you for the mental toll the treatment takes on you. My independence and dignity were stripped away from me.”
Aged 21, Ainsley struggled with the impact of his diagnosis. Here he shares his story and how his Young Lives vs Cancer social worker, Eve, helped him.
Aaron’s story: “Ciaran’s house was an amazing resource and we used it right through Aaron’s treatment”
Aaron and his family stayed in Ciaran's House throughout his treatment to minimise their travel costs as well as the hours back and forth from home to hospital.
Dylan’s story: “No matter what else is going on, his treatment is always going to be the most important thing for three years”
Dylan was diagnosed with leukaemia at just two years old, after months in and out of hospital he is now returning to nursery.
Chloe’s story: “The challenges I have faced have shaped me as a person”
Chloe was diagnosed with cancer at 15 and after going through treatment during both her GCSEs and A Levels, is now a paediatric nurse
Theo’s story: “I love baking – especially chocolate chip cookies. When I grow up I want to be a digital designer. I am more than my cancer.”
Theo is sharing his story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. He has a big voice and he wants everyone to hear him. Because Theo is more than his cancer. #MoreThanMyCancer
Jeremy’s Story: “I love swimming, reading, acting, and looking after my two younger sisters. I want to be a doctor when I grow up. I am more than my cancer.”
Jeremy is sharing his story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. He has a big voice and he wants everyone to hear him. Because Jeremy is more than his cancer. #MoreThanMyCancer
Sumayyah’s story: “I love dressing up like a princess but I’m no typical fairytale princess. I am more than my cancer.”
Sumayyah is sharing her story for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. She has a big voice and she wants everyone to hear her. Because Sumayyah is more than her cancer. #MoreThanMyCancer
Ainsley’s story: “I thought ‘I’m 21 it won’t be cancer’”
Ainsley was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 21 while in the third year of university - with the support of his social worker, he went back to uni and completed his degree
Jody’s story: “The experience left me reeling, forever changed.” From two weeks to live to publishing a memoir…
Jody was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia in 1991 when he was just 17. Now years on, he has written a memoir about his experience and he's shared an extract with Young Lives vs Cancer.
Aleesha’s story: “the bottom of my world was ripped out from underneath me”
Aleesha was diagnosed with leukaemia at 13 years old - her family stayed in Jean's House to be closeby during treatment
