Poppy’s Story
Hiya Bucks says:
Poppy has been one of Hiya Bucks’ biggest fans
over the years. She loves receiving her monthly
copy and looking at all the pictures. We’ve been
following Poppy’s story on facebook over the last
few months and
when we saw she
had started school
we invited her
Mum to share the
good news with
you all.
Poppy Lyn Bullock was born in September 2011,
a healthy 7lb 12oz, a little sister to her brother
Jacob.
Poppy reading Hiya Bucks
In July 2014, when Poppy was just 2 years 10 months old, she
was diagnosed with Cancer. A Stage 4 Wilms tumour with a secondary in her lungs. At this
point, mine and my family’s lives would change forever.
Following Poppy’s diagnosis ensued 8 weeks of chemotherapy to shrink the tumour. This was
then removed, a kilo of solid tumour, along with her left kidney
and lymph nodes. After a further 14 months of chemotherapy
and radiotherapy, in September 2015, Poppy was finally in
remission!!
However, a general clinic visit in December 2015 showed
Poppy had relapsed with a 13mm tumour in her lung. We were
beyond devastated.
On December 23rd Poppy had part of her lung removed,
along with the new tumour. After a very quiet Christmas, Poppy
received a further 5 months of chemotherapy, 2 stem cell
harvests, high dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.
I am very happy, thankful and relieved to say that for the last 3
months Poppy has shown NED. NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE!
For the second time in two years, Poppy has kicked Cancer’s
butt.
Turning 5 at the end of September, Poppy has just started
school.
To everyone that has supported us and followed our
story - Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/Pig-High-Dose-Diary
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