Cancer in Teens

Turning Awareness into Action

The statistics are sobering: 150 out of every million children will face a cancer diagnosis before their 15th birthday. But the real tragedy lies in the "late diagnosis"—a result of limited awareness that leads to harder battles and unnecessary complications.

Our mission at CCO is to bridge this information gap. We believe that no child should suffer because of a lack of information. Through education and community outreach, we aim to ensure earlier detection, gentler treatments, and higher survival rates.

Join us in our mission to protect their futures.

Young People`s Stories

Stronger Than Your Circumstances.

Uncovering the Resilience Within.

More Capable Than You Imagine.

Stronger than your fears. Braver than your battles.

Here are some stories from teens and young adults who are battling cancer:

We recently lost this beautiful soul to leukemia. Matsime Mohlabane was diagnosed with a rare type of leukemia (AML). Doctors in Bloemfontein, after discovering that his bone marrow is affected deeply by cancer, they referred him to Cape Town hospital for bone marrow transplant, his mom was his donor. The transplant went well. After several months, there were complications that took his life.

In 2024, Katleho Molapo experienced heavy bleeding, and fever. He was admitted to the hospital, and the diagnosis said leukemia. Katleho was referred to Bloemfontein, where he went through chemotherapy treatment. He is doing well and going for his checkups once a month.

Meet Ts'epang Masilo. She is 17 years. She was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in 2024. Ts'epang's knee was affected by cancer badly, the doctors decided to amputate her leg in order to stop cancer from spreading. Ts'epang went through chemotherapy and radiation treatment after her surgery. In 2025, a miracle happened, Ts'epang's cancer was gone, no traces of cancer in her body. She is healthy and doing well.

In 2023 Neo Mpane, got sick, lumps were seen on his upper body, with high fever. It took a while before it was confirmed to be cancer. At first, the doctors suspected that it was TB, he went through TB treatment, that made him very sick. More tests were done and it was discovered that he has Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was later referred to Bloemfontein, went through chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Neo is doing well and now only goes for his checkups after 4 months.

At CCO, we are committed to nurturing the hope and well-being of Lesotho’s Young Warriors. We are honored to be a part of their path to recovery. Stay connected with us for vital early detection tips, survivor stories, and updates on how we are bringing hope, one child at a time.