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Kaysan’s story: “Even until today my son doesn’t know that he’s ...
Kaysan was diagnosed with leukaemia after his Mum noticed he had new bruises and red spots and he started to seem very tired
Louis’ story: Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis at two
Louis was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after his parents noticed he had developed a squint in his eye
Aurora’s story: “She started crying, asking whether she was going to...
Aurora was diagnosed with Burkitts lymphoma at eight years old, she had several types of treatment at the Royal Marsden before sadly dying at home las...
Evelyn’s story: “I haven’t changed as a person; I just have a ...
Evelyn was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 13 years old, here she shares her experience in her own words
Kara’s story
Within days of being admitted to hospital, Kara needed to have an operation to remove a tumour in her brain. Her mum and dad were told the best thing ...
Being trans with cancer
One young adult we support bravely agreed to tell his story and highlight the challenges he’s faced as a transgender cancer patient.
Gideon’s Story
"We’d have been much more adrift without any signposting or practical help from Young Lives vs Cancer". Gideon's dad shares their sto...
Mikail’s story: “your whole world just goes and you get swallowed up...
When Halil's son Mikail relapsed he joined a support group for Dads of children with cancer and said speaking to other people really helped him
What Pride means to our social workers
Young Lives vs Cancer Social Worker Lyn reflects on what Pride means for her and her work with children and young people facing cancer.