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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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SingingSands · 15/07/2017 19:31

I am so, so sorry for your devastating loss Trazzles.

I can't find adequate words, I just wanted to send my love to you all.

FlowersFlowers

Millie2013 · 15/07/2017 20:39

Tazzles, I'm so sorry, I followed Joseph's story right from the start. Much love to you and your family and I hope that you can find at least a tiny bit of comfort from knowing that so many people are holding you all in their thoughts Flowers

BehindTheBlueDoor · 15/07/2017 20:48

I am so very sorry and truly saddened to read this update. I send much love and wish you all strength in the coming days. If I could help in a personal way I would do all I could but words, which are wholly inadequate, will have to suffice. You are all in my thoughts xx

RainbowInACloud · 15/07/2017 21:37

I am so so sorry for you and Joseph and your family. I'm another that has followed right from the start. he sounded like such a little character. Heartfelt sympathy trazzles, I will be holding you close in my thoughts x

YellowLawn · 15/07/2017 21:41

sorry for your loss trazzels
your beautiful boy will be well remembered.
Flowers

PurpleAlerts · 15/07/2017 21:45

Have followed your story from the start Trazzles- you have often been in my thoughts.
So sorry for the loss of your darling boy. Flowers

Ragusa · 15/07/2017 21:45

My heart is breaking for you all Flowers.

Sleep tight safe from harm, Joseph.

Shufflebumnessie · 15/07/2017 21:45

I honestly don't have any words. I'm so sorry that you're all having to face this all over again xx

HeadingToBed · 15/07/2017 21:50

I'm so sorry Trazzles. Little Joseph will always be remembered ❤️

Love and hugs to you all Flowers

Thank you for the update MrsDV xx

Yika · 15/07/2017 21:50

What terrible news, so sorry to hear it. Love and condolences to all the Trazzles family. x

CountryPlumpkin · 15/07/2017 22:26

So very, very sorry for your loss. I have no other words. Just so sorry Sad

ALemonyPea · 15/07/2017 22:45

So very sorry Trazzles. Thinking of you all 💐💐💐

SeveredPixieBits · 15/07/2017 22:50

Oh no. There are no words. My heart is breaking for you.

Delurked · 15/07/2017 22:54

I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about your beautiful Joseph. This stranger is holding you all in her heart tonight. Love to you all. Xx

3littlerabbits · 15/07/2017 22:57

So so sorry. I remember your first posts. My heart goes out to you. Thinking of your beautiful Joseph x

Wolfiefan · 15/07/2017 22:58

Every time this thread shows up in active my heart skips a beat. I'm so beyond sorry. There are no words. My heart goes out to you and your family and friends. So sad. So sorry. Flowers

c00k1e · 15/07/2017 23:28

Crap. I'm so so sorry Trazzles. I have followed Josephs story from the start. I'm so sorry Flowers

PhDPepper · 16/07/2017 01:47

I am so so sorry trazzles. I think I live not too far away from you. Thinking and praying for your family xxx

VimFuego101 · 16/07/2017 02:10

I've been thinking of you since you started your original thread about Joseph. I'm so sorry Flowers

AFingerofFudge · 16/07/2017 02:13

Only just seen this, but have thought of you all often. So sad to read this news, and thinking of you all and sending my love 💐

Trickycat · 16/07/2017 02:18

I'm so sorry Flowers

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WellThisIsShit · 16/07/2017 08:00

Oh no, I am so so sorry. Words can't describe the pain and tragedy. I'm sorry Flowers

ImNotAFlower · 16/07/2017 08:03

Trazzle, sending you and your family as much love and virtual support as we can offer.
I hope your beautiful boy is as comfortable as he can be. X

OpalIridescence · 16/07/2017 08:11

So truly sorry Trazzles and Joseph, holding you in my thoughts xxx