My DD3 has stage 4 Cancer

[ToddlerMumma]

We are in shock, horror, disbelief. Last week she had a sore leg and went to A&E, now she has stage 4 Neuroblastoma and chemo starts on Tuesday.
She's only 3 but she's taking it in her stride. She cried the other night and said 'I don't want to be sick, I just want to go to nursery with my friends' it broke my heart.
The implications are just hitting, our whole lives are turned upside down for at least a year. One of us will have to give up work, how will we cope? Financially, emotionally.
I have a black lump in my stomach and can't believe this is happening to us

I’ve just read this whole thread and was delighted to see your last update 🥰. Wishing you all the best x

Update May 2023

My daughter had her 6 month remission check... nothing growing that shouldn't be there and all tests clear. Hurrah 🎉 the big black ball of fear comes back before each of these checks which are every 3 months for now. Hopefully it will get smaller in time. In the meantime, she is thriving and a happy, healthy 5yr old x

@ToddlerMumma I've kept checking in here, I'm so glad to read your update 🙂 All the best to you & your family

Amazing, so happy for you and your daughter 😀

That is amazing news - delighted for you all @ToddlerMumma

I am so happy to read this, I remember the thread from your original post. I am sending so many thoughts to you and your DD and all positive and happy wishes for the years to come ❤️

So pleased to read this. May it never return.

What a fabulous update ❤️

Brilliant news ❤

Fabulous news. Long may it last 💐.

That is amazing news. Congratulations to you and your daughter, what a little trooper she is.

Wow, such brilliant news OP...I'm so happy for you all ❤️

Sending love to you all, thank you for this good news xx

And, despite all its flaws, thank god for the NHS.

Please can I just ask how your DD's hearing is now?

Also are you and your husband "recovered" from this experience? Are you both back at work as usual? Take care xx

That's such great news. I'm always worried when I see this thread reappear but a hugely heartening update!

Amazing. So pleased for you

@Yolo12345 thank you, yes, we really love the NHS. It's annoying trying to get a GP appt but they are truly fantastic when you really need them.
Her hearing was impacted along with her growth and fertility. She has lost her high frequency hearing. However, she has adapted really well. She sits nearer the front in class, she has subconsciously become a great lip reader. I don't think it will impact her life too much
I feel like I have PTSD to be honest. I can't stand sudden loud noises now. I could probably do with counselling if some kind but life is so busy it's hard to put yourself first sometimes x

@ToddlerMumma this is amazing news. I cannot express how gloriously happy I am for your family. Wishing you all wonderful health ❤️

I really didn't want to open this because I didn't want to see a sad outcome. This is fantastic I'm so happy for you All xx

@ToddlerMumma oh I'm sorry to hear about this impact on her fertility and hearing, of course that must be very sad for you and nobody would wish that for their child. 💙 How amazing that she has adapted so well with learning to lip read - what an absolute star. I will keep my fingers crossed for medical advancements in these areas. Who knows what might be possible 20 years from now.

Not surprised you feel traumatised, please be kind to yourself and take care of you. It might just be having a nice cup of tea and slice of cake. Watching something chill on tv. Sending love and positive vibes. ✨

I've just read your update. How bloody wonderful it is too.

Now for you, special mum. Please have some therapy as everything will hit you now that you can breathe.

I'm so pleased for you and your lovely daughter x

What fantastic news @ToddlerMumma!! thank you for sharing your good news xx

My cousin has been left with hearing loss and infertility. She's very talented and has taught art in China. She won't wear her hearing aids. Now married to a lovely man, they foster babies. She's had a great quality of life since neuroblastoma.

This is the first I've seen your post. So glad to read a positive outcome. I've hope you're taking good care of yourself too.