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.
Mirabel’s story
Two-and-a-half-year-old Mirabel * lives in Cameroon with her family and was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer. Find out more about how Mirabel’s family learned about her diagnosis, how World Child Cancer supports them and where they are now.
Read moreOur Thanatology Project with Fuerza MEMO in Mexico
Cancer is a complicated topic which can feel overwhelming at any stage. For anyone, including those close to you, it can bring up feelings of negativity and uncertainty about the future.
Read moreNaa’s Story
We first met Naa in 2016 when she was diagnosed with Wilm’s Tumour at 7 years old. In 2021 the cancer returned and Naa underwent treatment again. She has battled cancer twice and is now back in school.
Read moreMayeso’s story
Mayeso likes to watch cartoons and play with toy cars. He was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma at age 4 but now aged 7, he is cancer-free. Find out how your support has helped him and his family.
Read moreAnita’s story
Anita was diagnosed with Wilms’ Tumour after her grandmother noticed a swelling in Anita’s abdomen. She is now receiving treatment.
Read moreMeet Seema and Saif
Saif’s route to effective treatment was delayed when local healthcare workers could not provide the care he so desperately needed. See how World Child Cancer has been helping his family.
Read moreHari’s story
Hari enjoys playing in the hospital playroom with other children, just like he enjoyed playing in the mud with his friends. Find out how you are changing his life
Read moreAntonio’s story
See how your support, along with World Child Cancer has helped 5 year old, Antonio receive childhood cancer treatment in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Read moreCynthia’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 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.

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Naa’s Story
We first met Naa in 2016 when she was diagnosed with Wilm’s Tumour at 7 years old. In 2021 the cancer returned and Naa underwent treatment again. She has battled cancer twice and is now back in school.
Read moreJoseph’s update
We first met Joseph in 2019 after he was diagnosed with Leukaemia. Find out more how he is doing after his successful treatment.
Read moreKayin’s story
Kayin was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma. He is now working as a carpenter and is feeling happy and strong.
Read moreRebecca’s Update
Read more about our catch-up with Rebecca after undergoing cancer treatment through World Child Cancer in Ghana six years ago.
Read moreHassan’s story
14-year-old Hassan from the Machinga district of Malawi was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) last year.
Read moreTiwo’s story
Five years after developing cancer and two years of treatment later, six-year-old Tiwo is doing well
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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