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Lily's story

Lily was diagnosed with stage four, intermediate risk neuroblastoma as a baby.

“Because of her treatment, Lily now has tinnitus and ankle-tightness. She needs to do regular exercises and wear in-soles but she never moans and always gets on with things. Even when she’s in pain, she never complains or gives up. Now at 11 years old, she loves to run, trains every week and wants to be the next Jessica Ennis!” Lily’s mum Angela tells their story.

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Lauren's story
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Lauren's story

Lauren was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma in 1983, when she was 16 months old. She was given a 10% chance of survival.

Today she says, ‘It is a privilege to share my story. Like Neuroblastoma UK, I also turn 40 this year and I've reached this milestone thanks to the amazing doctors and science that saved me! I’ve been given the gift of being here - now, as a parent myself, I want to give something back to help others.” Lauren tells her own story.

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