Chereez Nel celebrates second Childhood Cancer Awareness month cancer-free
Chereez is being closely monitored by doctors even though her health is now in a good condition
It is going exceptionally well for the little fighter from Boksburg, Chereez Nel (5), as she is is celebrating her second Cancer Awareness Month without “the monster in her head”
Chereez was diagnosed with undifferentiated soft sarcoma stage three cancer early in 2018, but she didn’t give up and took on the battle and entered 2019 cancer free.
The cancer nightmare started with a pain in her right cheek. Her parents’ worst fear became a reality when further tests confirmed that Chereez indeed had cancer.
She received proton treatment from August 2018 to the end of October 2018 at the Maryland Proton Treatment Centre in Baltimore in the United States of America.
To ensure she remains healthy, Chereez also underwent maintenance chemotherapy for five months.
The little fighter’s mother, Angelique, said she is delighted to say that Chereez is healthy at this stage and is back at school after being home schooled due to the lockdown.
“Chereez recently got a hearing aid as she is now deaf in her one ear, but otherwise she is doing good. It’s phenomenal and we’re so grateful,” Angelique said.
Her mother said she is still being closely monitored by doctors.
Chereez will still have to go for monthly blood counts and for MRI scans for three months for the next five years. She will need to see a heart specialist once a year for the rest of her life.
“She is also seeing a specialist regarding her face growth as there is a possibility that abnormalities can form in her face as a result of the therapy. We came this far and will do everything in our power to give Chereez the life she deserves.
“Chereez might be cancer free, however, we will always fear that the cancer might return. Nevertheless, we want to spread hope and encourage those going through a similar situation to never give up.”
Angelique and Chereez’s father (Pieter) expressed their gratitude towards everybody who supported them throughout the journey.
Chereez’s story might be positive at this point, but the Nel family still needs to raise money in order pay the donor who made the trip to America and treatment possible.
If you would like to make a contribution to this cause or reach out to the family, contact Angelique at Angebosh@gmail.com or visit Chereez’s Facebook page, Little Fighter Chereez Nel.
The page will also keep you updated on the newest happenings in her life.
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