Sophia's story

I was told that I had cancer, in the bone of my right leg, just before Christmas last year. I was really scared, but felt a bit confused too. It all seemed to happen so fast...being told, going into hospital and starting chemotherapy.

Treatment
When I first started chemotheraphy I felt really sick and had to spend quite long spells in hospital. When my hair started to fall out, I decided to have it cut short and I quite liked it. A big part of my treatment was to have an operation to remove the bone in my leg, and have it replaced with metal.

My CLIC Sargent Nurse
I'm at home now and I love it because it feels like life is normal again. I'm lucky because I've got a CLIC Sargent Nurse called Liz. She explains everything to me and is very reassuring. She visits me to change my dressings, take blood, whatever I need. It means I don't have to keep going back to hospital. Even a short appointment can take up the whole day, because of the drive there and back.

Time
Liz has time to talk to my mum and dad, and it seems more relaxed at home compared to hospital. I try to get into school when I can and Liz comes to there to treat me. This means she can explain things to my friends and teachers too.

Not everyone has a nurse like Liz. But it would be brilliant if they could.