Niamh Vs Brain Cancer: A few pictures from the weekend

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

A few pictures from the weekend

Another nice day, not much to report. Niamh and Emilie have enjoyed seeing a couple of friends from nursery this morning (Niamh's boyfriend being one of them) and another one this afternoon. Emilie has also been busy with Julie, a volunteer at Acorns, doing some Art and Craft. We were not able to go in the pool today as there was no lifeguard but we were able to use the spa. It was lovely, a big family bath. Niamh was very calm and peaceful. They are both asleep now, looking forward to a pantomine in the morning.

Here are a few pictures taken at the weekend.

1 comment:

Anonymous24 August 2011 at 10:14
Sending all our love Katy, Matt, Oliver and Alec x
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

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.