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Welcome to Katelyn Benson's website! This has been created to keep family and friends up to date with the latest news regarding our brave daughter.

At the age of three, Katelyn was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Stage 4, a rare childhood cancer for which there is no cure. She was diagnosed on Monday 16th May 2005 and since then has undergone 8 rounds of chemotherapy, a 5 hour tumour resection surgery, further high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant, radiotherapy and 6 rounds of Accutane (Retinoic Acid). In September 2006, we discovered that Katie had relapsed and so the battle begins again.

Despite the devastating prognosis, we have great faith that our precious daughter will be granted her miracle cure. Thank you for joining us on our rollercoaster journey. Words cannot express the uplifting joy we feel to know we have such a wonderful "team" standing behind us every step of the way. We thank each and every one of you for the endless love, support and prayers.

We are praying for a miracle!!

Children with cancer are like candles in the wind who accept the possibility that they are in danger of being extinguished by a gust of wind from nowhere; and yet, as they flicker and dance to remain alive, their brilliance challenges the darkness and dazzle those of us who watch their light.

Monday, April 30, 2007

A big hello to my family and friends.

Here's a little update from, me, Princess Katelyn. Mummy is awful as this updating malarkey so I'm giving it a go. I probably spend too much time on the computer as it is but what's an extra 20 minutes here and there? February was a busy month, I had all my tests and scans and I turned 6. I had a very big birthday party and all my friends were there. I have also become a pill popping champ. You should see the size of them but I'm brave, I can dooooo it! This is my 3rd round. I am feeling really good right now with minimal pain. I am being a cheeky little devil, playing and fighting with Josh and Soph. Mummy and Daddy say 'hi'!!!

Love, Katie
(and typist Mummy)
XOXOXOXOXO

Posted by Nicole on Monday, April 30, 2007