Chloe was diagnosed with
acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in September 2018 when she was just two years old. Her mum Leanne tells their story so far:
Completely out of the blue
“Chloe’s diagnosis was completely out of the blue; she developed a rash over the course of 24 hours mainly on her feet and stomach so I thought it would be best to get it looked at by our GP. Expecting the GP to say it was viral, my heart started racing when she requested we attend the Bristol Children’s hospital that evening. Within two hours the blood work was done and the A&E consultant advised that myself and my husband prepare ourselves as the chances of leukaemia were extremely high. Chloe’s diagnosis has affected so many people; from family to friends to colleagues! It was such a shock to everyone who has a connection of some kind to Chloe. She has a five year old sister called Imogen who had just started school when Chloe was diagnosed so balancing her emotions and explaining to her about Chloe’s diagnosis was extremely challenging. Sadly, Chloe’s bowel perforated on day 30 which required a four hour surgical procedure and a three week recovery period, delaying the ever important chemotherapy. It was a terribly traumatic 24 hours, placing your daughter’s life in somebody else’s hands was frightening. You can’t help but think the worst.”
Chloe’s treatment is scheduled to be completed in 2020
“Chloe is doing well and currently in the delayed intensification phase. She has three weeks left before beginning maintenance. Her treatment is scheduled to be completed in December 2020.”