Mother pays tribute to son after rare cancer death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:43 · Archive

Joshua Sealy, 20, died on September 12 after battling clear cell sarcoma, diagnosed in May.

Janice Sealy has paid tribute to her son Joshua, who died on September 12 aged 20 after battling clear cell sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Joshua initially believed he had slipped a disc in his back before receiving his diagnosis in May. The family were shocked by the diagnosis and, once told his life expectancy was limited, they worked to raise money to make his final months enjoyable.

Plans included saving for a trip to Japan, a dream of Joshua's, and a road trip with his best friend Morgan. However, as Joshua began to deteriorate, his mother and sister Molly realised these dreams would not be possible and instead focused on bringing him home. Joshua had previously said he did not want to die in hospital.

Janice said of her son: "It is really difficult. I am alright, and then I just burst into tears. I cannot grasp that he is gone, and it was so quick. I know he was terminal, but he just wanted more time, and we did not get it." She described how Joshua never lost his ability to smile and make those around him laugh, even when in pain, and was always concerned about his mother's wellbeing.

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• Mother pays tribute to son who was her ‘best friend’ after rare cancer deathEast Stoke mother Janice Sealy pays tribute to son Joshua, her best friend, who died aged 20 after battling rare clear cell sarcoma on September 12 in Dorset.Bournemouth Echo · 9 Oct, 07:24
• Mother pays tribute to son who was her ‘best friend’ after rare cancer deathEast Stoke mother Janice Sealy pays tribute to son Joshua, her best friend, who died aged 20 after battling rare clear cell sarcoma on September 12 in Dorset.Dorset Echo · 9 Oct, 05:00

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