A 14-year-old Sunninghill schoolgirl says that she is 'looking forward to starting a new school year' following a shocking cancer diagnosis five months ago.

Bebe Brown was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma after discovering a raised lymph node in her neck.

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Bebe will be shining a light on her condition as she begins a new academic year whilst also preparing to complete her GCSEs.

Bebe said: “I’m looking forward to going back to school. I’ll be starting my GCSEs so I know there’s going to be a lot of work. I’ve not been to school properly since Easter - I miss my friends and having a plan for the day. 

“I will have time off for appointments and chemotherapy and I’m not sure I’ll cope with full days straight away, but my main worry is all the germs. I’m really lucky that my school, The Marist, are so supportive.

“The main thing for me is to get back - I feel better around my friends and having classes will distract me from thinking about cancer all the time. I’m looking forward to finding my new normal.”

Over the course of her treatment, the Ascot schoolgirl has focused on raising awareness of Hodgkin lymphoma.

Throughout her treatment, she commended the Momentum Children's Charity who provided support for the family during her time at St Peter’s Hospital and St Georges Hospital.

Talking about Momentum Children’s Charity, Bebe said: “During times where I have had to stay at hospital, I have had rooms which have been decorated by Momentum – they are bright and cheerful with space for my mum to stay over.

"It is really nice to see familiar faces at hospital, it helps me feel more relaxed, especially seeing the Family Support Workers from Momentum. Having them check in with me has been really comforting. They even helped me get a pink sparkly cowboy hat when I went to see Harry Styles in concert!”

Bianca Effemey, Founder and CEO at Momentum Children’s Charity said: “We’d like to wish Bebe the best of luck as she embarks on her new school year.”