@MakeAWishUK Erica’s amazing - she helped grant Theo’s wish to go to Disneyland a couple of years ago and sorted every last little thing, making the whole trip a magical memory for the whole family!
stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
You know your own body, you know your kids’ bodies, and parental instinct is absolutely a thing.
Theo is now doing well generally but it could all have been very different - if in doubt, check it out!
This #WorldCancerDay I just want to remind people to pay close attention. Not the only symptom that something was wrong - fatigue, loss of appetite and change in mood all started - this rash was our final straw to insist Theo was reviewed further, and turned out to be
@LFC the hotel your players are at tonight is hosting an annual ball for a local children’s cancer charity - a cause very close to my heart. If anyone was able to pop down and say hello it would make and already great evening even more special!!
We’re a little over 2 years since the day we were told Theo had cancer and he’s still doing well (the odd anxious or worrying day aside!) Pretty sure the rest of us are still a mess but always grateful for the people who helped him and us.
Almost 6 weeks ago we found out our 7 year old Theo has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and he’s been in hospital ever since - several rounds of chemo down already. Yesterday he got to see his brothers face to face for the first time since the initial GP appt, and my heart melted.
And last week, thanks to @MakeAWishUK, Theo had his wish to go Disneyland Paris granted. This was a once in a lifetime experience with all the treats and and surprises they organised, and we’ll all be forever grateful!