Personal cancer stories

See stories from people who have had cancer or are living with a cancer diagnosis.

Photo of Chloe with Aimee post-cancer.

Chloe's Story

Chloe had an endoscopy and, in March 2024, was diagnosed with stage 2 signet ring cell adenocarcinoma, a fast-growing and rare form of stomach cancer.

Matthew image with Carrie on holiday.

Matthew's Story

After noticing a swelling in his leg while playing football in November 2024, Matthew's life changed. Read about his story and how his family wants to keep his memory alive.

Image of Morgan in hospital.

Morgan's Story

Parents Natalie and Matt are Standing Up To Cancer in memory of their son Morgan, who died in June 2023, just before his fourth birthday.

Umesh with his family on holiday.

Umesh's story

When dad-of-two Umesh had back pain, he thought it was a sports injury .  Two years later, a series of tests,  led to the discovery of a tumour.

Image of Yuvraj and family celebrating a birthday.

Yuvraj's Story

Yuvraj was just 10 when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia  in November 2020.  

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