A pioneering implant for Maeve
Four-year-old Maeve Gleeson’s intractable epilepsy was so severe it was causing her to have clusters of up to 90 seizures per day.
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Lexi smiles through her illness
It is hard for a two-year-old to understand the complexities of leukaemia, but little Lexi West is happy to go along with all of the medical appointments and treatments she needs.
A second chance for Sienna
Sienna Horton’s parents were told that their only daughter suffered from an untreatable condition, however, a second opinion from RCH’s neurology department was more optimistic.
Little Vida’s battle
Brave 14-month-old Vida has had 60 per cent of the right side of her brain removed.
Erika home for Easter after cancer battle
Erika Mondragon said today was the best day of her life. After a nine-month battle with Ewing’s sarcoma the 12-year-old has finally finished her treatment and can go home for Easter.
Chanel’s wish is coming true
Chanel Palace’s wish to look more like her friends is becoming reality after surgery to correct the shape of her temples.
Caleb is walking tall
Eight-year-old Caleb has cerebral palsy and will walk with straight legs for the first time after surgery, treatment and rehabilitation at the RCH.
Little Oscar’s rule breaking is a mystery
Children with Oscar’s condition don’t normally have any complications in the first year, but Oscar has proved different.
A special bond between three RCH patients
Three patients at The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) have developed a special bond after their battles with the same rare genetic condition.
Brax is in safe hands at the RCH
RCH surgeons are taking good care of Brax, who was born with a common childhood heart defect.