When Caitlin Raco came to The Royal Children’s Hospital for investigation of a persistent tummy ache, no one expected the shock diagnosis that followed.

Tests revealed a tumour above her kidney, and the cancer had spread to her liver, bone and marrow.

Three-year-old Caitlin has since undergone chemotherapy, and surgery is the next challenge.

Read the full story at Herald Sun online: Huge battle ahead for tiny tot Caitlin Raco.

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