Summary
A boy named Chace, diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor at age seven, underwent life-saving surgery and extensive treatment. Now 11 years old, with support from a charity called Shine a Light, he has regained basic abilities such as eating, drinking, and walking with a frame. Despite the challenges from the tumor, including partial paralysis and cognitive issues, Chace has returned to school.
Key Facts
- Chace was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor called medulloblastoma at age seven.
- He had life-saving surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital in 2021.
- The surgery left him with paralysis, cognitive issues, and difficulty speaking.
- Over three years, with support from Shine a Light, Chace relearned to eat, drink, talk, and walk with assistance.
- Chace's tumor is incurable, and he lives with a condition called Posterior Fossa Syndrome.
- Shine a Light, a charity, has been helping Chace and his family cope with the cancer's impacts.
- BBC Children in Need funds Shine a Light, allowing them to aid families.
- Chace has returned to school despite being a few years behind his peers.
