Radiotherapy Days 22, 23 & 24 (9 days left to go)

Niamh has now had 3 out of the 12 days of boost radiation. The first day it took quite a while as they had to take images again to make sure it was all done as accurately as possible. Yesterday it went much quicker. They do three radiation beams each day, one at the back of her brain (comes out just above the eyes), one on the left side of her brain at the top of her ear, and the other one on the right side of her brain just above the ear and it goes at an angle to avoid the cochlea. [easier to demonstrate than to put into words].

Niamh is still doing well. She was very happy yesterday to go to Emilie's birthday party. She seemed a little shocked at first to see so many familiar faces in the one place but soon got into it. She was very keen to show off her standing and walking skills to friends.

This morning she went to a little friend's birthday party in a park with Emilie. She enjoyed taking part in the activities (see photos).

Emilie is very happy that her sister could come to her party and their friend's party this morning. I am sure it is difficult for her because children do ask questions about Niamh, but she is so proud of her little sister that she wants to show her off to everyone. Everyone is being very supportive.