Floods of tributes have poured in following the heartbreaking death of a 19-year-old just days after her birthday.
Daniela Brandao first went to her doctor in September last year when she started having excruciating and debilitating pains down her right side that spread to her front and back. An emergency scan found a 10cm tumour in her liver.
Then 18, Daniela was told the tumour could be removed and she would be able to live the rest of her life as normal. But after her surgery, she was given the news the awful the cancer had spread to her lungs and spine..
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Daniela's sadly died just six days after turning 19 on January 17. Following the story of Daniela's death, ECHO readers paid tribute to the teen from Greasby.
Philis Parkes wrote: "So sad and so young. Thinking of the Family at this very sad time."
Cathy McInerney said: "How very sad such a beautiful young lady her life ahead of her and gets told that thinking of all her family."
Helena Daniels commented: "So much sadness going on, the family didn’t even have time to get over the shock, thinking of the family who must be broken. R.I.P Daniela, you’ll be missed by many."
One former colleague paid tribute. Natalie Williams said: "I worked with Dani for a short time last year, she was the sweetest girl this is so upsetting to read, sleep peacefully Dani."
Following her death, Daniela's former employer, Burger Joe, has set up a GoFundMe for the family. To read more or donate, click here.
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