A Scots tot with Down's syndrome whose rash turned out to be a rare cancer is fighting back after undergoing ten surgeries.
Hope Kedziorski, who is just 23-months-old, was diagnosed with myelodysplasia after developing a suspicious rash in October 2020.
Her parents Kirsty Wilkie, 38, and dad Tomasz, 38, from South Queensferry, spent months in hospital as Hope underwent 10 surgeries, 19 blood transfusions and even fought off sepsis.
Medics waited for Hope to get a little older before starting chemotherapy in April 2021 and she became an in-patient at the hospital until September while undergoing treatment.
Mum Kirsty said: "It has been a challenging and super difficult year for us.
"Initially, we were told she had a milia as we couldn't get a face to face appointment but I googled it and it wasn't the same.
"The rash was on her neck for four weeks until she underwent further blood tests which set off alarm bells as her platelets were low.
"She had a bone marrow biopsy which revealed she had blood cancer.
"Tomasz, who is a service manager, and I were heartbroken and worried sick.
"The side effects of chemotherapy can be life-threatening and for babies so young this risk is even higher which is why we had to wait until April.
"We spent every day by her side in the hospital and we went home for a week here and there.
"The scariest moment was when she had sepsis as her oxygen levels dramatically dropped.
"The whole summer was terrifying but Hope continued to amaze us.
"She had a total of six bone marrow biopsies and three central lines fitted and removed.
"And 19 blood and platelet transfusions yet she would still get up every day with a smile on her face and play.
But despite it all, Hope rang the end of treatment bell on October 18, 2021, just in time for Christmas.
The HR advisor added: "Last Christmas was tainted because we knew it wasn't long until she was going to start treatment.
"We were heavy-hearted last year.
"We were apprehensive and scared in case we were going to lose our little girl to cancer or the side effects of chemotherapy.
"But despite being poorly, Hope took it in her stride and she was still happy all of the time.
"This summer has been beyond tough as we have watched our little girl battle this cruel disease.
"We were completely devastated and worried about her future."
The family of three are looking forward to celebrating Christmas at home.
Kirsty continued: "Our end goal was to ring that bell as we knew the nightmare would finally be over.
"We are in a much better place this year, she has beaten her cancer and we have a nice future to look forward to.
"She is going to nursery in January and I am going back to work.
"This Christmas is going to be extra special.
"Hope has been amazing and anyone that has met her is in awe with her.
"We are so proud of her.
"She is developing really well and even learnt how to walk on the ward."
Hope's mum now encourages other people to give blood to those in need.
She said: "It is so important for children and adults who are having chemotherapy as it wipes out all of their healthy blood cells.
"I have donated blood since Hope's diagnosis and I hope others do too."
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