Personal Stories
A growing collection of individual neuroblastoma experiences and perspectives as told by the families, friends and carers most closely affected.
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.
Charlotte’s Story: From Neuroblastoma to the Paris Paralympics
25-year-old Charlotte was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma when she was just 12 weeks old. This summer, she will be representing Team GB, playing basketball in the Paralympic Games in Paris. Charlotte shares her story here…
Alex’s Story
Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2010 and sadly passed away in January 2013 when he was five-years-old. Alex’s dad, Ben, shares his story…
George's story
George, aged three, was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma in April 2020.
“When George was diagnosed, it really helped to read positive stories so I hope our story helps other families like ours to see it’s not all doom and gloom.” His mum Roxanne shares their story.
Matthew's story
Carolyn is supporting Neuroblastoma UK by taking on the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2024 in memory of her son, Matthew, who sadly passed away in November 2022 at the age of two and a half. She shares Matthew’s story here…
Niamh's story
Niamh, now 25 years old, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was 15.
In 2020, her cancer returned and she is once more undergoing treatment. She’s currently on a research drug trial but is doing well. This is her story.
Ellie’s story
Aurora employee, Jody, nominated Neuroblastoma UK to be one of the company’s charity partners for this year, after sadly losing her six-month-old daughter, Ellie, to neuroblastoma in 2011. Jody shares her story here…
Ari's story
When Ari was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at the age of 13, it came as a huge shock. She had never experienced any symptoms. Now, a year on since her diagnosis - and as part of Teenage And Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month - her mum, Mattea, shares her story…
Grace's story
Grace was diagnosed with neuroblastoma two weeks after her 16th birthday in May 2021. Now 18, she has recently finished treatment and is training to be a paediatric nurse. Grace shares her story to mark Teenage And Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month…