Sometimes, children find it hard to express their feelings. This means parents need to be more aware of what their child needs. These parents did just that, but sadly, it was beyond their control.
At the dentist, they found that he had some swelling in his teeth, likely due to a tooth infection. But instead of getting better, the swelling continued to grow.
When nothing seemed to help and his swelling got worse, his parents quickly took their upset child to a hospital. There, they received heartbreaking news: he had tumors on his brain and spine.
What was believed to be a tooth infection turned out to be a rare type of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. This cancer is so rare that it affects only about 55 children in the UK each year.
The first signs of this diagnosis are swelling or lumps that can appear on the body.
“Our world fell apart,” said Ethan’s father, Mark, in an interview.
Doctors discovered that Ethan’s cancer had spread to his lungs and bone marrow. They decided to start a strong treatment plan that included chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
But after nine months of treatment, Ethan passed away at just 9 years old.
After his death, his parents were very upset and called the treatment methods used for their son “embarrassing” and outdated. The grieving parents started a fundraiser in Ethan’s name to help support research.
Mark, Ethan’s father, described the treatment methods as “embarrassing” and said they are very outdated. They set a goal of $62,000 for their fundraiser, and about half of that has already been raised.
“We don’t want other families to go through what we’ve experienced; it’s terrible,” said Ethan’s family.
After his death, the issue of funding research on childhood cancer has been discussed in parliament, which is an important step toward ensuring more money is directed to this area.
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Breaking: Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Welcome First Baby, Share a Tender Photo
Robert Pattinson, known for his role in Twilight, and Suki Waterhouse have been in a steady relationship for over five years. Now, the couple is celebrating the arrival of their first child and has shared the baby’s first photo.
A special pregnancy announcement.
At the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico, Suki Waterhouse shared a personal surprise with her audience. Dressed in a radiant pink dress and feathered coat, she teased the crowd saying, «I’m extra sparkly today because I thought it might distract you from something else that’s going on.» With a dramatic gesture, she opened her coat, revealing her pregnancy to the excited fans.
The couple was seen on a walk with a baby stroller.
Suki Waterhouse, at the age of 32, has embraced motherhood. She’s recognized for her contributions to acting and music. Alongside her, Robert Pattinson, who is 37, was seen casually walking in Los Angeles, pushing a pink stroller. The couple’s relationship became public around July 2018 and by the year’s end, they were prepared to progress in their relationship. An insider has verified, «They are engaged. They both want to be married. It’s important for them.»
Suki shared the baby’s first photo.
On April 4, the actress and singer shared a glimpse of her newborn with the world. While the couple has kept the baby’s name and gender private, a photo shows the new mother lovingly looking at the camera, cradling her infant wrapped in a blanket adorned with hearts.
The caption for this tender snapshot read, «Welcome to the world angel ❤️.»
Another famous celeb who recently became a proud mama again is Gal Gadot. Read the full story here.
Preview photo credit Jordan Strauss/Invision/East News, sukiwaterhouse / Instagram
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