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Cancer stories

James' story

James Laiolo, pictured left, was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma at age 21 and is using social media to empower other young people in healthcare.

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Hugo's story

Hugo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in July 2023, just days before his third birthday. His mum, Breeze, shares his story.

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Aspen's story

Aspen was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020 when he was five years old. His mum, Kira, shares his story.

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Connie's story

Connie was diagnosed with high-risk medulloblastoma, a childhood brain tumour, in October 2022. Her mum, Tina, shares her story.

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Stanley's story

Stanley was diagnosed with group A posterior fossa ependymoma, a type of childhood brain tumour, when he was six years old. His mum, Kirsty, shares his story.

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Ellen's story

Ellen Bisci was just nine years old when she was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML) in 2005. Here, she shares her story to help raise awareness of the long-term impact of her cancer and its treatment.

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Alex's story

Alex Brownsdon, 40, is a research nurse and children's cancer survivor. She tells us about the impact of her cancer, the value of peer support and the importance of research.

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Charlie's story

Sarah Jackson’s daughter Charlie was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2011 when aged three. Here, Sarah tells us about the long-term effects of Charlie’s cancer and her treatment.