An active, happy little girl
Neive was 5 years old and had just started Year 1 when she was diagnosed with High-risk Embryonal Parameningeal Fusion-negative Rhabdomyosarcoma. Before this, she was an energetic, active, and happy-go-lucky little girl who had never stepped foot in a hospital since she was born. In late August 2022, she began having disturbed nights, which progressed to headaches, a squint, double vision, subtle facial palsies, and generally just not being herself.
![Neive smiling with teddy.](https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Neive-smiling-with-teddy-305x285.jpeg)