Stand Up To Cancer: Personal Stories
People affected by cancer share their personal and moving stories
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When 15-year-old Callum collapses, doctors discover a brain tumour that changes everything

First shown: Mon 8 Dec 2025 | 5 mins

After noticing symptoms, father-of-two Umesh's quick action leads to a shocking diagnosis

First shown: Fri 5 Dec 2025 | 5 mins

When he was just two years old, Morgan was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer

First shown: Thu 4 Dec 2025 | 5 mins

After beating cancer, 10-year-old Yuvraj faces a battle with life-changing complications

First shown: Tue 2 Dec 2025 | 5 mins

After a harrowing year of treatment for stomach cancer, is Chloe finally cancer-free?

First shown: Mon 1 Dec 2025 | 4 mins

Online influencer Tiffany channels the power of positivity as she battles cancer

First shown: Fri 25 Oct 2024 | 4 mins

Rosie tells us how she lost her husband Hughie to cancer, when their son was very young

First shown: Thu 24 Oct 2024 | 4 mins

In 2023, Matthew was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour

First shown: Wed 23 Oct 2024 | 4 mins

When Glenn was in hospital after a road accident, he discovered that he had colon cancer

First shown: Tue 22 Oct 2024 | 4 mins

Harry was an award-winning engineer with a zest for life, until one day he collapsed

First shown: Thu 2 Nov 2023 | 4 mins

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