Is childhood cancer rare? Four things that are rarer but we know more about
People often say that childhood cancer is rare - but is this accurate? Why parents, families, and people who have had cancer often prefer not to use the term rare.
Former schoolfriends to take on London to Brighton Cycle Ride in memory of much-loved teenager
Samuel Priestley was 14 years old when diagnosed with pilocytic astrocytoma in 2018. After almost four years of intense treatments and operations, Samuel passed away in February 2022, aged 18.
Samuel's story
Life was turned upside down for us and Samuel’s two brothers when we were told he had a brain tumour. The tumour was removed in a long operation, but a few days later, we were given the devastating news that it was cancer. Soon after, we found out that it had spread and that there was another spot of disease elsewhere in his brain, making his condition high-risk of relapse after treatment, rather than the standard risk we were originally told.
Aashna's story
Aashna first showed signs of cancer when she started limping as she walked down the stairs at school. For an active and healthy child, it seemed okay. But what followed was a month of progressive loss of mobility, day by day. She began crying at school, taking naps after coming home, and complaining of bone pains even while standing. We dismissed her symptoms as tiredness and growing pains, too busy and hopeful that she’d get better.
Darcey's story
Darcey was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in November 2022 when she was just 17 months old. Her mum, Sophie, shares her story.
Philippa's story
Philippa was just two years old when she was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), a cancer-like disease. Her mum, Claire, shares her story.
Sussex man plans to take on huge fundraising challenge in memory of daughter
Jamie BartlettBundy, from Hassocks, is taking on the challenge in memory of Pearl, who passed away in 2017 after being diagnosed with a form of bone cancer called Ewing sarcoma.
‘My work experience at a brain tumour research lab’ with Ellie Brattan
After Ellie's younger sister was treated for cancer in 2019, she decided on a career in cancer research. We caught up with Ellie after her work experience in a childhood cancer research lab...
Scarlett-Anne's story
Scarlett-Anne first showed symptoms of severe constipation and a swollen abdomen. This was when her pain started and she stopped eating properly, leading to multiple hospital trips to try and find out what was wrong.