Niamh Vs Brain Cancer: In theatre

Friday, 15 April 2011

In theatre

Niamh has just gone into theatre. She's had a nice morning walking around the ward and playing hide and seek. She has been left in charge of Emilie's doll, baby Annabel and she is taking her role v seriously.

She was amazing in the prep room. She was smiling at the anaesthetist and went to sleep very calmly.

Now the wait begins once again...
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3 comments:

Janet15 April 2011 at 12:02
I am thinking about all of you whilst you wait for Niamh to come out of theatre. She is such a strong little girl and continues to fight whatever she is faced with. All my love Janet x
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paultomlins15 April 2011 at 13:12
We are all thinking of you all from across the Channel. I hope everything goes well.

To come this far takes an incredible amount of strength from all involved; far more than I could ever muster.

Best of luck!
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Anonymous15 April 2011 at 15:09
Thinking of you all whilst you wait for Niamh to come out of theatre. Your such a brave girl Niamh XX Love Sara XX
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Niamh's Story

On 21st October 2010 Niamh was diagnosed with a Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), a type of brain cancer.

Niamh has had three surgical procedures to remove the tumor, four rounds of Chemotherapy (Headstart III) and another three surgical procedures to relieve a build up of cerebrospinal fluid in her head.

After the fourth round of chemotherapy Niamh's cancer has progressed. The next treatment option is craniospinal radiotherapy with a boost to the tumour location.

Six weeks after radiotherapy Niamh's tumour has progressed again. Though very difficult, we believe it is kindest to Niamh to end her treatment here.

Niamh and we are now in the excellent care of Acorns Children's Hospice where we will help make sure Niamh enjoys the best possible time with her sister Emilie.