Saoirse Ruane’s family is “heartbroken” after the Late Late Toy Show star received some difficult news from her adviser last week.
Saoirse, from Athenry, Co. Galway, was one of the highlights of the Toy Show in December 2020 when she shared the story of how she lost her right leg to cancer and learned to walk with a new prosthetic leg. Saoirse was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2019 and had a rare and life-threatening tumor on her leg, which was amputated.
Her mother says the family have received “devastating news” from an oncologist.
“The very same cubicle, on the very same paediatric ward and after yet another day of tests, we (Saoírse’s parents) are sitting once again in front of a paediatric consultant being told the words we never ever wanted to hear again!”, she posted online.
“I feel physically sick writing this and can’t emphasise enough to you all (our amazing friends, followers and supporters) life is so, so unbelievably precious. We would ask for all your prayers at this time while we, along with our amazing oncologist and team, figure out the road map to this next journey.”
She said Saoirse is strong and remains in good spirits.
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