Hugh's SickKids Story

Imagine being told your child has a 30 per cent chance of survival? That's the reality parents Katherine and David faced when doctors at The Hospital for Sick Children diagnosed their son Hugh with a rare, cancerous brain tumour.

The following weeks after Hugh's diagnosis were a whirlwind of tests and procedures, including a five-hour surgery where 98 per cent of his brain tumour was removed. The surgery was followed by radiation to "clean up" the remainder of the cancer.

Today, Hugh, 5, comes to SickKids monthly for chemotherapy and checkups. He started senior kindergarten in the fall and enjoys playing with his friends.

Help support the critical work of SickKids and brave patients like Hugh by purchasing your tickets in the Dreams & Discoveries Winter Lottery at: http://www.sickkidslottery.ca.

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[oneawesometeengirl1]

i might have a brain tumour i am getting a cat scan soon headache are off and on but when i get them they hurt so much in the left side on my head

[ChaiLifelineChannel]

Beautifully told.

[Flailed]

<3

[monsterx4s]

I'm a Sick Kid too. Hope he gets well soon ;)