A TEENAGE cancer survivor will have a day to remember when she meets Samantha Cameron at 10 Downing Street.

Emma Moss will be guest of honour at a special reception hosted by the Prime Minister's wife to launch Cancer Research UK’s new Kids and Teens campaign.

Rivington and Blackrod High School pupil Emma was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in July 2013 after discovering a lump on her shoulder.

As a result, the 14-year-old had to undergo six lots of chemotherapy at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, which caused her to lose her hair.

This was followed by a bone marrow transplant and intense chemotherapy, which left kept her in hospital for six weeks, and radiotherapy.

Emma now has three monthly check ups and regular x-rays and has gone back to school full-time.

She is one of 21 youngsters from across the UK — all affected by cancer — who are travelling to 10 Downing Street today to have their bravery recognised and help raise awareness of the urgent need to boost funds for research.

Emma, of Vicarage Road, Blackrod, said: “I’m feeling excited and a bit nervous about going to Downing Street, but it will be a good chance to raise awareness about how cancer can affect children like me as well as adults.

"The Kids and Teens campaign is very important and I can't wait to meet Samantha Cameron.”

Emma’s mother Tracey, aged 45, added: “We’re honoured and overwhelmed that Samantha Cameron is helping to celebrate the courage of young people like Emma. It feels surreal.

“When we were told she had cancer it was our worst nightmare. But Emma has taken everything that’s been thrown at her and has never complained. She has been very strong and brave throughout the treatment, which can be tough.

“Thanks to research, Emma is here today so we’re proud to be a part of such an important event.”

About three-quarters of under-14s with cancer are now cured, compared to only a quarter in the late 1960s.

Cancer Research UK’s Kids and Teens campaign will highlight the power of research in beating the disease and encourage people to donate to help beat children’s cancers sooner.

To support Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens text KIDS3 to 70200 or to donate £3 or for more information about the campaign visit cruk.org/kidsandteens