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Girl’s tonsillitis sign of aggressive brain tumor
The 3-year-old completed chemotherapy after doctors removed 95% of a rare brain tumor in two surgeries, her family said.
- On Jan. 6, 2025, Little Nancy Dakin rang the bell to celebrate being declared cancer-free after completing high-dose chemotherapy treatment.
- When Nancy was 12 months old in September 2023, parents Gemma and Sam Dakin sought medical help for persistent vomiting; doctors initially suspected tonsillitis before diagnosing a rare, grade 3 ependymoma brain tumor.
- Nancy underwent two procedures, with the first removing 95% of the tumor. Starting at 15 months old, she endured challenging high-dose chemotherapy that required an NG tube for feeding, Gemma said.
- Now 3, Nancy is 'our little whirlwind,' Gemma said. She loves playing outside with her big brother Mickey, where 'you can hear laughter.'
- Gemma is taking on the 200k in May Your Way challenge to raise funds for Brain Tumor Research. She hopes sharing Nancy's story helps families and contributes to future breakthroughs.
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