Eloise’s MRI Results

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On Wednesday afternoon we received the fabulous news that Eloise’s MRI came back clear – with no sign of recurrence or metastasis or hydrocephalus!

We certainly let out a sigh of relief when meeting with the oncologist and receiving this news.  Whilst we try to remain calm and confident ahead of scans and their results, underlying nerves are clearly there.

This week we had a lovely friend from the USA stay and as we drove to the Royal Marsden for this appointment we were chatting in the car and commenting how lucky we are that Eloise has had access to the Royal Marsden (Europe’s leading cancer hospital).  But we were reminded of the desperation of Eloise’s situation a couple of years ago when our friend commented that us accessing the Royal Marsden is a bit like accessing St Jude’s in the USA.  We remarked to her that we had actually got a second opinion on Eloise’s treatment from St Jude’s and they had said that very little could be done.  I’ve just dug out the email and it say’s ‘Unfortunately, we have not been able to find a curative treatment option and the overall prognosis for children with this tumor is very grim’.  Yet here Eloise is, defying this prognosis and not only being here with us – but being cancer free!  I suppose this reminds us to never, ever give up.  

And here is a little photo of our superhero girl in a T-shirt she was given for her birthday. 

The meeting with the oncologist also let us update her on how well Eloise is doing.  She has grown in height (hooray!), she is becoming more and more chatty, and last week completed her 3 races in her first sports day!  A few months ago Eloise hardly walked outside much, and here she is enjoying her sports day. It’s hard to explain to Eloise how proud of her we are, that she is just IN THE RACE and completed it by herself (unaided) – that she has had to overcome so much to just be there and to finish it.      

Also last week Eloise had her ophthalmology appointment at Moorfields at St George’s.  This was hugely encouraging.  Her sight has significantly improved.  There are still a few things that are still to be investigated as they are ‘paradoxical’, but Eloise could see all the images and answered them in a ‘normal range for her age’ and hence, this is a massive improvement.  Furthermore, the retinal pigmentation seems to have gone.  Yes!

For those that pray:

  • Thank you that Eloise is ETMR cancer free! Give thanks for all the miracles and the pioneering treatment Eloise received.  Phenomenal.
  • Give thanks that Eloise is developing – please pray this continues and that she can ‘catch up’ a little with her peers before she starts school in Sept 2024
  • Give thanks that her eyesight has improved
  • Pray that her hydrocephalus continues to be ok and that her atypical absence seizures remain controlled/non-existent!

34 thoughts on “Eloise’s MRI Results”

  2. Such amazing news. So joyful. Thank you Lord. So glad to have been part of the journey with the Bath 9.00am prayer group.

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  3. It was with trepidation I opened this email so I was even more delighted with the content.
    Go Elouise – and all of you!
    Chantal

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  5. Bless you so happy for you all, Eloise is a little marvel praying for the Lord’s hand to remain on you all.

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  6. Thank you Lord! Eloise’s progress continues to amaze us- she really is a little star who lives up to her name! This is such fabulous news. I shall continue praying for her and your family but with a much lighter heart these days. may God bless you all. xx

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  9. What incredible news. I was thinking of you all this evening and logged in to read this! We give thanks for all these milestones and are grateful to you for writing them xxx

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  12. So wonderful to have this update. We rejoice with you in the continued healing of your brave family. Thanks and praise to God for his healing and wisdom he provides through medicine.

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  13. Oh my goodness me! At last some good news on what has been a difficult day with its share of desperately bad news, Melissa , as I knew you at St John’s on the Hill in Chepstow. You knew me as Mrs Bennett all those years ago, Chris.
    I have kept an eye on your family a while, since Eloise became ill, I knew I think via Sue Thompson, a very dear friend since my life in Lydney, and she knew due to her link with your mum via St Augustine’s and St John’s.
    I am 100% kosher, honestly!!
    You must be so relieved to get thatMRI scan result, PHEW, quite remarkable, taking into account the odds that were ever stacked against your dear little girl, gobsmacking in modern parlance!
    As for me, I have prayed on and off quite regularly for Eloise without really knowing if I believed in it or not…. but tonight, well, I think, hope I can say, Praise the Lord and Thank God for the miracle He has wrought.
    Love, Chris Bennett xx

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  14. This is such good news! So wonderful to hear, and such and encouragement to pray for others with bleak prognoses. God is good!

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  16. Brilliant news she is a amazing little girl who has beaten the C and loving life with a awesome God . X

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  18. I am thrilled to hear the wonderful news! HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY Eloise!!!
    We will continue to pray. Great that you had some time with Laura.

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  19. That’s amazing, awesome news! YAY! Thank You God so much ????. I enjoyed a first sports day with my niece last week. She’s one of the smallest people in the school, I think!

    Biddie ________________________________

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  20. Our God is a great great God . Eloise he will never leave you or give up on you .
    Happy 4th Birthday .
    And wonderful news for the MRI.
    X

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  23. PRAISE THE LORD.

    We share your joy. We share your joy. We share your joy.

    Great is the Lord’s mercy and love.

    Daphne & Tom

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  24. Just goes to show what happens when you trust in our wonderful faithful God! We continue to thank Him for his goodness and ask for continued healing for little Eloise! All at Ashburnham Chapel

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  25. Wonderful news, praise the Lord. Bless you all having supported her through all this. What a brave little girl. All your updates on Eloise come via Steve, who is in our home group. The power of prayer !

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  26. Praise the Lord for such wonderful news , wat a great God we have . Praying as you ask and for all your family , God bless you all . Penny xx

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  29. Such great news!!! Praise God! Truly a miracle blessing! So glad for Laura’s time together! Will continue to pray!

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  31. Dear Mel and Pete, Anna and Eloise

    I really felt I wanted to email you today to celebrate with you. 🎉 Our prayer group are so excited to hear this news after so long praying for you all. What an amazing God we serve and it is encouraging to see how he has led you and kept you and taught us all so much about prayer and Christian fellowship and support.

    I think I messaged early on in your journey but as a reminder we are from Bessacarr Evangelical Church in Doncaster. This is where Glen Heggarty was part of the youth group before he went to Uni and married Anne. I am involved in Open the Book taking assemblies in local schools and our BEC team met up weekly during Covid on zoom to pray. We committed to pray regularly for Eloise and you all when we heard from Anne in her facebook posts about your situation. We have prayed regularly since and I circulate your emails as we get them.

    God bless you all and we will continue to remember you in prayer.

    Angela Axelby

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  32. Such wonderful answers to so many prayers

    We continue to pray every day for Eloise, with so much gratitude in our hearts

    Much love Rob&P

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  33. Praising the LORD for His goodness & faithfulness!! That Eloise is NED & improving in all ways. I continue to speak the name of Jesus over her and you both & Anna, too

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