As Ollie battles against Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, we try to keep his spirits high & talk about the wonderful things we will do as a family when treatment finsihes.
Only 7 - 10 children a year are diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, unfortunately Ollies is right next to his brain. The tumour has wrapped around the carotid artery, eroded the base of his skull, deviated his tongue and until recently, caused his eye to turn inwards. It is inoperable meaning treatment hasnt been as effective.
Only 7 - 10 children a year are diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, unfortunately Ollies is right next to his brain. The tumour has wrapped around the carotid artery, eroded the base of his skull, deviated his tongue and until recently, caused his eye to turn inwards. It is inoperable meaning treatment hasnt been as effective.
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a very aggressive cancer, with a high relapse rate. If that happens his chances of survival drop dramatically, we want to spend every day loving him & celebrating the time we are gifted.
Here are a few of the things Ollie is most looking forward to doing:
- Go camping & roast marshmallows
- Indoor sky diving
- Find a giant maze
- Kids scavenger hunt
- Surfing lessons
- Jet boating
- Indoor rock climbing
- Go whale watching
- See dolphins
- See snow! Try snowboarding
- Go to a water park
- Have a YES day!
- Go karting
- Inflatable water park
- Luna Park
- Blue mountains scenic ride
- Tree tops
- Kids escape room
- Ninja warrior obstacle course
- Learn how to ride a bike again
- Go back to Karate lessons
- Go swimming as much as possible!
- Go to the zoo
Ollie was a very active, adventurous boy before cancer, whilst the effects of treatment are going to be life long we don't want it to stop us making wonderful memories.