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“I would give anything to be back in the room with Orla”: Orla’...
Ahead of Mother's Day, mum Naomi speaks about her daughter Orla who sadly died in August 2023 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour
Orla’s story: diagnosed with a rare brain tumour when she was one-year-old
Orla sadly died in August 2023. Her family are sharing their story to raise awareness of how vital support from Young Lives vs Cancer is.
Kylen’s story: diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia aged three
Kylen's family have been supported by a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker throughout his treatment.
Esme’s Story: CLIC House kept her family together at Christmas
Esme was diagnosed with cancer at just three years old. She went on to have chemotherapy treatment as well as radiotherapy and surgery.
Eilidh’s story: I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at 17 after already go...
Eilidh shares in her own words what it was like to receive a thryoid cancer diagnosis after already going through years of treatment for leukaemia
Artie’s story: Diagnosed with a brain tumour at three years old
When Artie was diagnosed with a brain tumour at three years old, his family would have to travel 150 miles there and back to the hospital for his trea...
Hassan’s story: Hassan’s sister shares his story in his memory after...
Hassan's sister, Sadia, shares his story in his memory after he sadly died of acute myeloid leukaemia at 20 years old
“We know you will be busy but children and young people with cancer can’t wa...
A week on from the election of the new UK Government, Young Lives vs Cancer reflects on what this General Election means for children and young people...
Ben’s Story: I opened up with their support. I’m gay with cancer
Ben was 22 when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. Six months earlier, Ben said he had come out with his sexuality and started a new life.