Three-year-old marks end of two-year leukaemia treatment

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

Grace, three, has completed two years of cancer treatment for leukaemia at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Grace, three, rang a bell at Birmingham Children's Hospital to signal the completion of two years of cancer treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Staff cheered and clapped as she marked the milestone.

Grace was diagnosed at ten months old, making her the youngest child being treated at the hospital for the condition at that time. Her mother Sammy said the diagnosis came after Grace became unwell over a weekend, developing bruises in unusual places, including on her belly and the ball of her foot. Platelet spots, which appear as tiny purple and red dots, also developed on her skin. Blood tests at the children's hospital confirmed the diagnosis.

Sammy said the family were admitted to the cancer ward within 24 hours. Doctors explained that Grace's young age meant the cancer might be more aggressive and that she would need to start chemotherapy immediately, with the possibility of a stem cell transplant in future. Over several months, Grace underwent many procedures and treatments, including high doses of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and regular blood transfusions.

Sammy praised the hospital staff, saying the support she received was incredible and that the team became like a second family to her during the treatment.

How it is being reported

• Toddler rings bell to mark end of cancer treatment at Birmingham Children’s HospitalThe toddler, Grace, beamed from ear to ear when ringing the bell cheered on by family and members of staff at the hospital.Birmingham World · 13 Oct, 12:51
• Toddler rings bell to mark end of cancer treatment at Birmingham Children’s HospitalThe toddler, Grace, beamed from ear to ear when ringing the bell cheered on by family and members of staff at the hospital.Express & Star · 13 Oct, 12:51
• Joy as young Birmingham Children's Hospital cancer patient rings bell and goes homeGrace, three, has had two years of treatment for leukaemia after she was diagnosed while still a babyBirminghamLive · 13 Oct, 11:23

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