Our beautiful 2 year old daughter Eliza has severe stage 4 Neuroblastoma, a rare and highly dangerous infant cancer. As is usual with this form of cancer, it has spread throughout the body into the bone marrow. When we first came into hospital she was in a serious condition and in severe pain arching her back to stop the tumor pushing against her organs, it was horrific. My heart was broken into a thousand pieces and I spent the first few weeks desperately trying to make a plan to fix Eliza in between completely falling apart. The more I researched the more I came to realize that even cancer as aggressive as this can be treated as she is so young especially if given a helping hand at every stage of the treatment, so at this stage nothing is a foregone conclusion.

Specialists have told us that there is a clinic in Germany that can offer Eliza post chemo 3 week immune building treatment to give her every chance possible. There are also new developments in the field of neuroblastoma in the US, currently unavailable on the NHS,such as targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy techniques that are being carefully considered at every stage. For now we are starting with a specialist diet, supplements and equipment that helps her immune system fight the cancer and limits the damaging effects of 'Rapid Cojec' one of the most intensive front-line chemotherapy protocols in modern medicine. It is expensive but together with her cheeky determination it seems to be working! Eliza has developed a great sense of humor, is happy and laughing as she has not done for many months. We want to do everything we can to give her the best chance. With this treatment, the chemo and Eliza's amazingly positive character, she has made huge strides forward in her overall health. The battle is not won, but we feel we are on the right track. We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to read Eliza's story and if you can help so Eliza continues to shine a positive light on this world.