A brave toddler who underwent 13 surgeries after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour is getting ready for his first day of nursery school. Parents Amy and Anthony Owen say they couldn't be prouder of two-year-old son Roux, especially after fearing he would never get to reach the milestone.
The youngster was diagnosed with a large, low-grade germ cell tumour (GCT) called an immature teratoma in October 2019, leaving his family heartbroken. Over the last three years, he has undergone 13 significant thirteen operations and spent several months in hospital.
After his fifth procedure, his parents were urged to consider end-of-life care, but were determined not to give up on their little warrior. They have also been working alongside charity Brain Tumour Research to raise awareness of his disease.
