This episode talks about relapse and the heartbreak of having to fight again.
Kate Healy joins me to talk about her son Sean who is now 18.
In 2018 Sean was diagnosed with leukaemia and relapsed in 2019,
Following a bone marrow transplant in 2020 he finally began his journey back to health.
They have been through a lot as a family over the last few years and Kate shares her own story and recent breast cancer diagnosis.
We talk about the realities of being a working mother and the pressure and guilt that builds up, the role of listening to your instincts, you know your child.
You’ll find more information on Childhood Cancer Ireland’s bereavement supports on childhoodcancer.ie
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Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation.
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