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12th October 2017
01:56pm BST

“I use adapted dolls and teddies along with medical equipment to teach them about procedures and treatments. This way we can help them understand what is going to happen so they can feel a little more confident in a place where they have such little say.”They also spoke to a father whose little 5-year-old girl was diagnosed with stage four Neuroblastoma which is fatal in about 70 percent of cases. He said;
“An unforgettable moment for me was after finishing the fourth round of extra chemo, after eight months of treatment. “One of her nurses told her, ‘You are finished now, you’re ready to go home!’ As soon as she heard it, her eyes lit up, she picked up her magic wand and ran out of the room… shouting: ‘Magic chemo for everybody!’”In Ireland, one in 300 kids will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 19. With treatment and chemo comes potentially life-changing effects where children will continue to need vital supports and care. To help and find out more, click here.
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