Madison Joyce was 22 years old when diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Now 32, she tells us about the challenges she faced with her body image, how she overcame them, and what life looks like now.
Jude Solley was diagnosed with mixed-phenotype acute leukaemia (MPAL) in 2021 aged 16. Now, 21, he explains how this caused him to struggle with body image issues, why he decided to reach out for help, and why he advises others to do the same as soon as possible.
Dr Nicola O'Donnell is a health psychologist and a researcher at the University of York. Here, she tells us about her research into the impact of retinoblastoma treatment on survivors’ body image and how her team is taking it forward to help those treated for other childhood cancers.
Dr Rebecca Mulholland is Senior Clinical Psychologist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Here, she explains how a child or young person might feel about changes to their appearance due to treatment, and how you can support them.
Kira Noble was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2014 aged 11. Now 22, she explains the impact hair loss had on her during treatment, and how her experiences have shaped her choice of career.
Katie Oates was three years old when diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2009. Now 19, she tells us how her cancer and its treatment shaped her relationship with her appearance and how she has learnt to be proud of her body.
Kelly Herriott’s daughter, Evie, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2020 when she was 21 months old. Here, Kelly explains how Evie’s treatment affected her blood, offers advice to others facing a childhood cancer diagnosis, and tells us what life looks like for their family now.
Charlotte Smith’s daughter, Betsy, was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2023. Here, Charlotte explains what helped her and her family during Betsy’s treatment, the support she received, and how hope came from an unlikely source.
Sophia Landell-Wright, TYA Bone Marrow Transplant and CAR-T Clinical Nurse Specialist at University College London Hospital NHS Trust, explains CAR-T therapy.
