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Does anyone remember my little Blue-eyed Joseph? Bad news and I could use some support, please.

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Trazzletoes · 27/06/2016 19:51

My 6 year old, Joseph, was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma cancer when he was 3. He had 14 months off treatment and then had no evidence of disease for 2.5 years. We were starting to imagine a future for us all and make plans.

We found out a fortnight ago that he has relapsed. 5 year survival rates from here are less than 5%. Possibly even less than 1%, I can't remember. Chemo starts tomorrow, I am struggling to understand how this has happened to us again (because there is no reason) and how on earth we are going to make it through this. I know it's by taking a minute at a time, but it feels so huge right now.

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StealthPolarBear · 23/11/2016 21:20

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Trumpton · 27/11/2016 04:59

My thoughts and hopes are winging their way to you and blue-eyed Joseph x

TanteRose · 27/11/2016 05:16

Thinking of you Trazzle xxx

LizzieBennet42 · 01/12/2016 18:51

Will be holding you both in my thoughts. X

tushywush · 03/12/2016 18:25

Trazzles I think of you most days. I hope things are ok. If get do get a chance please pop back and let us know how you and joe are....

StealthPolarBear · 04/12/2016 18:08

It has been months now. Hope things are ok xx

AndYourBirdCanSing · 04/12/2016 18:14

Thinking of you and your beautiful boy xxx

ninja · 14/12/2016 09:08

Just to let you know we are all still thinking of you x

tushywush · 17/12/2016 08:59

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Haudyerwheesht · 20/12/2016 23:02

Thinking of you and your blue eyed boy

NorksAreMessy · 21/12/2016 08:00

Darling Trazzles, we are all still here when you need us

5BlueHydrangea · 21/12/2016 15:49

Sending love and prayers. This can be a really tough time of year for many. Hope things are going as well as they can.

IhatchedaSnorlax · 21/12/2016 20:37

Trazzle, thinking of you & your gorgeous boy & wishing you all the very best. Gingers are still crossed. Flowers

barefootcook · 22/12/2016 08:51

There has been a post today under religion and philosophy ( prayer thread ) by Dutchoma about Trazzle's son. Unfortunately it is not good news.....

IhatchedaSnorlax · 22/12/2016 14:04

Oh goodness Barefoot, that's terrible. I'll look at that thread.

sleighmyname · 23/12/2016 22:50

Thinking of you all often xx

tribpot · 23/12/2016 23:09

Trazzle and family are doing okay at the moment, I will ask her to post an update if she feels up to it, although Oma's on the prayer thread is the latest news. Everyone chez Traz is at home for Christmas.

Jokat · 28/12/2016 12:19

Thank you for the update tribpot.

CiderwithBuda · 28/12/2016 12:32

Thanks for the update tribpot. I've thought of them often recently.

StealthPolarBear · 28/12/2016 20:33

Have been thinking about tramples over christmas, pleased they are doing well x

Empress13 · 28/12/2016 20:35

Oh I am so sorry to read this. I will say a prayer for little Joseph tonight. Just try and keep strong (not easy I know).

Life can be so so cruel :-(

StealthPolarBear · 28/12/2016 20:38

Oh ok think I have missed an update. Will be crossing my gingers and also praying x

IhatchedaSnorlax · 28/12/2016 20:59

Stealth, the update was on the prayer thread & unfortunately it wasn't that good. Still crossing gingers though & glad to hear everyone was home together for Christmas.

Thinking of you & your beautiful Joe often Trazzles & wishing you all the very best. Flowers

Whatslovegottodo · 30/12/2016 09:06

Just popping in to say you guys are often in my thoughts still.
I hope you all enjoyed Christmas together Flowers

Trazzletoes · 02/01/2017 18:31

Oh God, I am sorry to have gone away for so long. I'll just get the kids to bed and update, but DutchOma will no doubt have posted the right info. Not good news.

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