EastEnders favourite Denise Fox will be the subject of a new blood cancer storyline. The long-running fan favourite character, played by Diane Parish, will be diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) in upcoming scenes. Fans have already seen Denise struggle with tiredness and have worried for her health. In scenes […]
Schoolgirl, 6, went to RVI after unusual bruises and nosebleed and was diagnosed with leukaemia
Brave Sofia Hook is preparing to undergo a life-changing stem cell transplant which is hoped to be her best chance of a cure The mother of a seven-year-old schoolgirl diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) has spoken of the incredibly difficult year faced by the family from Burradon, North Tyneside – but […]
Leukaemia survivor fulfils childhood dream of becoming a nurse
Childhood cancer survivor Dan Laird has fulfilled his lifelong ambition of becoming a children’s nurse, inspired by the care he received at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Dan was diagnosed with leukaemia, which affects the blood and bone marrow, at just six years old and spent three years undergoing intensive treatment. Inspired […]
Mum urges parents to watch for 1 symptom after daughter, two, diagnosed with cancer
A mum has urged parents to trust their instincts after her daughter was diagnosed with childhood leukaemia just days before her third birthday A mum has shared the one subtle symptom that led to her young daughter’s cancer diagnosis – as she encourages other parents to trust their instincts. Tulay Kachar, 32, […]
Teenage leukaemia patient urges people to donate blood
Meet Mia Harris-Jones, a 17-year-old from South Wales whose life was transformed by the kindness of strangers. In 2023, Mia was diagnosed with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), a fast-moving blood cancer that forced her into immediate, intensive treatment. During her battle, she received more than 40 life-saving blood and […]
People with sickle cell disorder celebrate new NHS Scotland treatment
PEOPLE living with sickle cell disorder have praised a decision by NHS Scotland to approve a groundbreaking gene therapy treatment. After months of deliberation, the Scottish Medicines Consortium ( SMC) has approved the use of exagamglogene autotemcel ( brand name Casgevy) to treat people with the chronic blood disease. The […]
Oncologist debunks 5 myths about childhood cancer: Is it always fatal?
Childhood cancer is frightening, but knowledge empowers families. Dispelling myths helps parents focus on what truly matters: recognising persistent warning signs, seeking timely care, and trusting that today’s treatments offer children not just survival, but the chance for a healthy future Myth 1: Childhood cancer is extremely rare, so it […]