Our Stories
Read stories of children, families and healthcare professionals supported by World Child Cancer
Making sure their stories get told
Meet some of the patients, families and teams who have inspired us in our work to ensure children with cancer across the world have equal access to treatment and care.
Cynthia’s story
See how your support, along with World Child Cancer has helped 12 year old Cynthia received treatment for Wilm’s Tumour after being told not to waste time and resources by others
Read morePierre’s story
Fifteen-year-old Pierre is receiving treatment for Burkitts Lymphoma a cancer of the lymphatic system at Mbingo Baptist Hospital In Cameroon.
Read moreNana and Michael – a sibling story
Four-year-old Musa is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at Dhaka Shishu Children’s Hospital (DSH) in Bangladesh.
Read moreMusa’s story
Four-year-old Musa is receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at Dhaka Shishu Children’s Hospital (DSH) in Bangladesh.
Read moreKwende’s Story
In August 2020, Asmaa noticed that her baby grandson Kwende was feverish and short of breath. She took him to the doctor immediately.
Read moreAdzo’s Story
In March 2021, Esther got a call at work to say that her 13-year-old daughter Adzo was sick and had been sent home from school.
Read moreNyan’s Story
Nyan, age 10 is able to receive treatment with transportation and nutritional support in Myanmar thanks World Child Cancer/ City Cancer Challenge/ Sanofi Espoir Foundation partnership
Read moreKobi’s Story
Adored by many hospital staff, meet 5-year-old Kobi from Ghana, who is on the road to recovery from bone cancer with support from World Child Cancer
Read moreAdjo’s Story
“Home is where you make it so for me this is home. My greatest hope for the future is that Adjo will grow up strong and healthy to become a person with compassion.” Adjo’s story.
Read moreThe Work We Do
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. A right enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. That’s why World Child Cancer is working to improve the availability of high-quality treatment and care.

Discover More Stories…
Rebecca’s Update 2021
Read more about our catch-up with Rebecca in July 2021 after undergoing cancer treatment through World Child Cancer in Ghana five years ago.
Read moreTiwo’s story
Five years after developing cancer and two years of treatment later, six-year-old Tiwo is doing well
Read moreHassan’s story
14-year-old Hassan from the Machinga district of Malawi was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) last year.
Read moreFranklyn’s Story
Meet Franklyn, now 17, who is fully recovered from cancer and dreams of becoming a doctor to help others
Read moreRebecca’s Success Story
Rebecca is now able to return to school after undergoing cancer treatment through World Child Cancer in Ghana
Read moreMy road to recovery
Prince went on to become a childhood cancer advocate and help many other children just like him when he recovered from leukaemia. Read More
Read moreEstaphanie is excited to start university!
Meet Estaphanie, who is excited to start university after being forced to take time out of school following a cancer diagnosis
Read moreMeet Bulu
Bulu is looking forward to following in his brother’s footsteps getting back on the football field
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