Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the loss of a child to cancer.
If you have been impacted by the loss of a child, you will find information, resources and support at Anam Cara, an organisation which supports parents after bereavement. They also have information for siblings, grandparents and other family members, which may be helpful.
Carmel O’Mahony gave birth to her first baby Zoe 2016
When Zoe was nearly 3 and a half, Carmel's maternal instinct told her that this new tiredness and vomiting was something more serious.
It was ATRT, a very rare tumour with a 40% chance of survival.
Surgery, chemo and proton therapy followed - but zoe relapsed in March 2020
They had a beautiful spring together as a family but Zoe’s fight would end quickly in June less than a year after diagnosis..
Zoe loved Crumlin and Crumlin loved Zoe.The whole corridor was lined with staff as a guard of honour. We talk about grief and spirit.
About her little life and the huge impact she made.
And we talk about the courage it takes to continue after losing a child.
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