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Orlaith Clinton

Armagh child diagnosed with cancer after symptoms thought to be puberty related

A Northern Ireland child diagnosed with cancer on the same day as his grandmother's funeral has inspired an awareness drive highlighting the work of a local charity.

Theo Watt had always been an athletic, energetic little boy, and his parents first noticed a change at the end of May 2022 when his mood and behaviour changed. However, given his age of 11, it was put down to puberty.

A sore chest following a school trip was put down to a pulled muscle and tiredness which impacted on his ability to do everyday activities was attributed to a viral infection.

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