Bethany's story
Just weeks before her 2nd birthday, Beth was diagnosed with stage four high risk neuroblastoma.
But two years after her initial diagnosis and being clear of her cancer for six months, Beth relapsed twice. On Christmas Eve 2019, Beth quietly passed away. She was five years old.
Jill, Beth’s mummy shares their story.
Sarah’s Story
Robert’s daughter, Sarah, was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma in December 1999 when she was seven years old - and sadly passed away a few years later at the age of 11. Nearly 20 years on since his loss, Robert remembers Sarah and shares her story here…
Violet’s Story - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
At age 9 Violet told her mum that she had a monster in her tummy, prompting her mum Laura to seek medical support. After an ultrasound it was discovered Violet had neuroblastoma. Now having reached NEAD (no evidence of active disease) Laura reflects on the last year and the fears she still carries for her daughter’s health.
Max’s Story - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Max started chemotherapy on his 2nd birthday, after suffering with ‘dancing eye syndrome’ as a result of a neuroblastoma. Now turning 3 he has finished treatment and is awaiting results - having also raised over £10,000 for Neuroblastoma UK.
Tilly’s Story - Child Cancer Awareness Month
Tilly was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in November 2021 and sadly passed away in September 2022 at the age of four. Tilly’s dad, Jonathan, shares her story here…
Cara's story - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
After experiencing a lack of appetite, temperatures, lethargy, sickness and numerous trips to the GP, Cara was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Despite 19 months of treatment, Cara relapsed three months after completing front-line treatment. She was just three years old when she passed away in February 2020.
Sophie’s Story
Donna had a feeling there was something seriously wrong with her daughter, Sophie, but it took several visits to the doctor before she was finally diagnosed with neuroblastoma at the age of six months. Now aged four, Sophie is doing well and looking forward to starting school in September. Donna shares her story here…
Rory's story
Rory was diagnosed with stage 4s neuroblastoma when she was just two weeks old and was given a 30% chance of survival. She not only had to fight cancer, but sepsis too. In May 2024 Rory rang the bell and has officially been declared cancer free, ready to start school this August.
Christopher’s Story
Christopher was 36 years old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma for the first time. He talks about the isolation of having a cancer predominantly diagnosed in children, as well as his efforts to live each day as it comes.