Receiving a cancer diagnosis for a child is devasting for any parent.  

In December 2020, Janet and Giuseppe faced this heart-wrenching reality when their six-year-old son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a rare and aggressive cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.  

Nicholas initially underwent ten months of intensive chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. During this time, he spent eight months at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW). Following his discharge, he spent an additional six months at home in isolation to protect his vulnerable immune system.  

However, in November of 2023, a routine biopsy revealed that Nicholas’ cancer had returned, marking the beginning of a challenging new chapter in his journey... read more.