Challenged by the pallor of their daughter Héléna, Mélissa and Gaëtan inquired with health professionals. They said the child, just 3 years old, was suffering from lung inflammation. Despite determined treatment, the parents saw no change. After contacting a hospital that rejected the idea that it was leukemia, Mélissa and Gaëtan made the decision to go to Ghent. It is therefore following numerous analyzes that the verdict fell last Friday: Héléna is suffering from leukemia in the bone marrow.
Given her young age, it is difficult for the parents of this adorable little girl to put words to such tragic events. “We announced to Héléna that she had a sore in her body and that ladies in white coats (nurses) are present to treat her.“, says Melissa. “According to the doctors, we are in the most difficult phase of the disease. Héléna has already undergone four chemos and will still have to endure many treatments”.
“You have to stay strong”
“When the news broke, it was very hard for us and we were far from imagining such a thing. Our world really collapsed. Héléna is everything for us, we have no choice but to stay strong” .
Heart on hand, the neighbor of Héléna’s parents wanted to bring his stone to the building by organizing a sale of mechanical pencils. To date, 1,500 have been sold. On April 16, a cheese and charcuterie meal will be organized in the entity of Leuze. The profits will be dedicated to the care and treatment of the child. It is also possible to make a donation on account BE66 10307899 4343.
For Héléna to understand her illness and her experience later, her parents took the initiative to create a photo album since the announcement of her leukemia. “In addition to the photos, we make videos. This will allow him to understand his illness and perhaps talk regarding it more easily.“, concludes the young mother.
