Summary
Two teenage cousins in Scotland, Hazel Dempster and Lachlan Lindsay, are living with inoperable brain tumors. Neither tumor can be surgically removed, and their conditions have no known genetic link, being considered bad luck. Hazel continues to manage her condition with daily chemotherapy and has received a commendation for her achievements despite her health challenges.
Key Facts
- Lachlan Lindsay was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age eight but initially recovered after surgery.
- Six years later, his cousin Hazel Dempster, then 12, also needed emergency surgery for a brain tumor.
- Neither Lachlan's nor Hazel's tumors can be removed because of their locations in the brain.
- There is no known genetic link for their tumors; it is considered a coincidence.
- Hazel has undergone multiple surgeries and chemotherapy, impacting her daily life and activities.
- Despite health struggles, Hazel excelled in exams and received an award for her contributions as a Scout leader.
- Daily oral chemotherapy helps Hazel lead a mostly normal life, although her tumor remains stable but unchanged in size.
