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.
Mphatso’s Story
Soon after Mphatso’s birth, his mother noticed a bump on his forehead every time she gave him a bath. Read the story of Mphatso’s journey
Read moreUttam’s Story
Meet Uttam – just one of the 662 children as part of our ‘Closing the Cancer Gap’ appeal, including matched funding from the UK Government.
Read moreAlile’s Story
Discover Alile’s journey through cancer as recounted by her mother, from the initial symptoms to diagnosis and treatment.
Read moreMahin’s Story
Meet Mahin, a spirited 5-year-old from Bangladesh diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, with a love for life and learning.
Read moreMeet Child Life Specialist, Bernice Ali
‘They see me as an educator, but it goes way beyond that’ – Meet the new Child Life Specialist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana – Bernice Ali
Read moreMRA’s Compassionate Gesture: Shielding Hope in Malawi’s Pediatric Oncology War
Support for World Child Cancer’s mission can come from anyone and in all shapes and forms.
Read moreAndre’s story
After standing up for three-year-old Andre’s health in the face of his cancer diagnosis, his mother Jeanne* was left on her own with her four children.
Learn more about how Jeanne navigated this difficult time and Andre’s diagnosis as well as how World Child Cancer got involved.
Read moreA nurse, a data officer and a flooded car
Two staff members risk it all to reach a child in need in Malawi.
Read moreMirabel’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 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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Uttam’s Story
Meet Uttam – just one of the 662 children as part of our ‘Closing the Cancer Gap’ appeal, including matched funding from the UK Government.
Read moreAlile’s Story
Discover Alile’s journey through cancer as recounted by her mother, from the initial symptoms to diagnosis and treatment.
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 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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