Theo was told 99 per cent of his blood was cancerous
A boy from Paisley has been picked to launch a Scotland-wide award for brave children and young people who are fighting cancer.
After going through dozens of chemotherapy treatments and four blood transfusions, Theo's tremendous courage has been recognised with the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Award, in partnership with TK Maxx, and he is now in remission. Each year their are around 140 new cases of cancer in children diagnosed in Scotland. Through the Star awards, Cancer Research UK hopes to shine a light on some of the challenges faced by children like Theo, which its scientists are working to tackle.
It was hoped that following what medics described as 35 days of “induction treatment”, Theo would be able to put the most challenging parts behind him.Theo’s dad, Darren, 36, explained: “Theo was lying on the couch and he suddenly slumped to the side. We tried to wake him but we couldn’t get any response. We called the Schiehallion ward and they advised us to call an ambulance.
"But specialist neurological doctors were able to confirm that Theo had suffered from PRES, a rare condition marked by headaches and swelling of the brain that usually comes on quickly and can be life threatening. Mum Debbie added: “Don’t put any pressure on yourself to be anywhere or do anything. Take each day as it comes and try not to get too overwhelmed by planning too much.
Cancer Research UK has funded pioneering research in to understanding different types of childhood leukaemia, which has improved the way children are treated today meaning more survive. The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow is one of the many centres across the UK taking part in groundbreaking clinical trials coordinated by Cancer Research UK’s children’s cancer trials team.
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