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continued from p.4 though, and continues to be as helpful as ever ­ even helping his nurses take his vital signs and prepare him for chemotherapy. Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the sympathetic nervous system that usually affects infants and young children. Neuroblastoma can develop anywhere in the body, but most often occurs in the adrenal gland. Other sites include the neck, chest, spinal cord or pelvis. Signs and symptoms of the disease will vary with the location. It is the third most common pediatric cancer (after leukemia and brain tumours). About 50-75 children are diagnosed in Canada each year. Children with high-risk neuroblastoma, like Liam, have a 50 per cent survival rate. Neuroblastoma has the lowest survival rate of all childhood cancers. It is responsible for 12-15 per cent of pediatric cancer deaths. "That's why we're doing this. We need research to bring it up to speed with leukemia, which has much more favourable survival rates because of research over the last decades," Anderson said. Before being diagnosed on Aug. 19, Liam experienced stomachaches for a couple of months. Since Anderson has a dairy allergy, she and Liam's dad, Andrew Cuttle, assumed Liam was developing one too. Then Liam started having recurring fevers. After many trips to the Children facing a 50 per cent n a C u o Y g n i Everyth survival rate with neuroblastoma Imagine for Halloween That's why we're doing this. We need research to bring it up to speed with leukemia, which has much more favourable survival rates because of research over the last decades. 11 | Friday, October 24, 2014 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Heather Anderson Liam's mom doctor, the family went to the emergency room and were sent to SickKids hospital. Liam just completed his third round of chemotherapy and is responding well. He will be in hospital on Halloween for his fourth round. After six rounds, Liam will have surgery to remove his tumour, followed by a stem cell transplant, radiation and immunotherapy. Community members are invited to join the Monster March Sunday (Oct. 26) at 11 a.m. Funds raised will support research to find treatments for children who relapse, as half of all children with neuroblastoma do. To donate, search for The Fighting 4 Liam Brigade's Monster March on Facebook for information and a link to the donation page. If you are unable to attend the Monster March, donations are still welcome. Box Store Premium BrandS Pricing on Since 1999 Better than ! e r o t s r e p u S n e e Your Hallow 183 Lakeshore Road (1 block East of Dorval) The Creepiest Decorations! h le Family! Costumes for the who ! Y R A C S s it N U F h So Muc ' OakviLLE 2512 Old Bronte Rd. SE c/o Bronte & Dundas, Oakville 905.827.3331 251 Speers Road inside House of Concepts, Oakville "We make you look good... inside and out" Burlington Power Centre, 1250 Brant Street BuRLingtOn 905.844.0331