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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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P1nkP0ppy · 27/06/2016 20:31

Very much thinking of you, Joseph and your family.

((Hugs)) x

SoupDragon · 27/06/2016 20:34

I remember Joseph.

Flowers
chipmonkey · 27/06/2016 20:37

Oh, Trazzle, I remember Joseph. I am so sorry to hear this. Lots of love to you xxxxxx

thisisafakename · 27/06/2016 20:38

I am so sorry. I will be thinking of you xxx

MoonDuke · 27/06/2016 20:39

That is so shit I'm sorry.

I remember all your other threads too.

Blob of light in Paris for Joseph

Motorheadmum · 27/06/2016 20:40

Thinking of you, I have a ds who was treated for leukaemia so I can understand what you are going through to an extent, here if I can help in any way.
Sending you lots of love xxxx

jay55 · 27/06/2016 20:40

Sorry its fucking awful news. Hope you find some strength.

BeenThereDoneThatForgotten · 27/06/2016 20:40

Trazzle, I remember too and am so sorry that you have received such bad news. My thoughts are with you. I hope you have access to the best of everything. Xxx

redstararnie76 · 27/06/2016 20:40

Love and hope from me, I'm thinking of you and your family xx

DramaAlpaca · 27/06/2016 20:41

I remember. So sorry to hear this.

Wishing you strength Flowers

AJ279 · 27/06/2016 20:41

I'm so, so sorry Flowers sending love and hope xxx

SlightlyCrumpled · 27/06/2016 20:41

I remember Joseph & am so very sorry to hear you've been plunged back into this. XXX

daydreamnation · 27/06/2016 20:42

So sorry to hear this, what terrible news for you to cope with Flowers

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 27/06/2016 20:42

Trazzle I remember you too. What terrible news, I am so sorry. Hugs and Flowers to all of you.

TheHobbitMum · 27/06/2016 20:42

I'm so sorry, your both in my thoughts and I sincerely hope he is minority x

BennyTheBall · 27/06/2016 20:43

Oh Frazzle, I remember your threads well and your gorgeous little boy. (I have name changed a bazillion times since then)

Sending you love and hope.

Hooleywhipper · 27/06/2016 20:45

Trazzles I remember you and your beautiful blue eyed boy, shite news for you,am so sorry. Sending you strength and love xx

thatsn0tmyname · 27/06/2016 20:45

Wishing you all the love and strength you need. X

SantasLittleMonkeyButler · 27/06/2016 20:45

I remember you & beautiful Joseph too.

I'm so so sorry to hear this. Why oh why is life so cruel?

I will also hope & pray that Joseph is one of the 5%.

onlyjoking9329 · 27/06/2016 20:46

Oh Trazzle and your dear blued Joseph,of course you are remembered, how could you not be.

I'm so very sorry that you all have to face this again. Flowers
it's neither fair or right. Sad

Howlongtillbedtime · 27/06/2016 20:48

Oh bugger , I remember !

Like you say one minute at a time is all you can do .

But for tonight a good sob and a large rant could help too .

CrazyDuchess · 27/06/2016 20:49

Sorry to hear this Flowers

LizzieVereker · 27/06/2016 20:55

Oh Trazzletoes, I remember your threads about Joseph very well. I'm so sorry that you've had this news, and I'm sending you all the strength I can muster.

StealthPolarBear · 27/06/2016 20:55

How long will his chemo be?
Oh poor little joseph

user1466200877 · 27/06/2016 20:56

I read your post and struggle to know what to say. Our children are so precious. I will keep you all in my prayers.xxx