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Tyler Fishlock threads [Merged]

I feel for them.

I just sent you a PM WesternTiger so any thing i can do. Just let me know.
Family and friends are a very much needed thing at these times.
Unfortunately, as much as everybody is caring and supportive.
Sometimes it can get a little overwhelming.
You do experience a type of grief.

Unfortunately only a selected few can really understand how they are feeling and what they are thinking.
That doesnt mean people cant try to understand, they just shouldnt pretend to understand.

It's not a very nice situation to be thrust into at all.

Good luck to your neighbours,

PM me if you need ANYTHING at all.
 
Terrible news in today's paper. Hope he continues to find the strength and courage to face this next challenge. He'll be in my prayers.
 
That's awful news BC. Thanks for posting so we can all send lots of love and positive thoughts Tyler's way. Hope his massive Tiger spirit helps him beat this new challenge. Best wishes to all the family for Tyler's speedy and successful recovery.

Tyler Fishlock faces second battle as tumour returns
Alex White
Herald Sun
March 21, 20139:11AM

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Tyler Fishlock visits the set of Neighbours and meets star Valentina Novakovic. Picture: Bruce Magilton Source: Herald Sun

A BRAVE 11-year-old who lost his eyes to cancer is facing the second major battle of his life after the deadly tumour returned.

Tyler Fishlock captured hearts around Victoria when he lost his eyesight in a surgery to ward off cancer tumours attached to the retinas in both his eyes at the tender age of two.

Despite losing his eyes Tyler's mum Georgette Fishlock said he grew up happy and fulfilled but the family has been dealt a cruel blow after his tumour returned.

Tyler was in the Royal Children's Hospital for cancer surgery yesterday.

Before his first life-saving surgery the tiny Richmond supporter was treated to a last glimpse of his favourite Tigerland players before in 2006.

Ms Fishlock said she thought he was a happy healthy boy until she noticed something odd when he asked to be given a toy car.


"I picked it up and held my hand out. He asked me to bend down and started to tap the top of my arm, working his way down to my hand, finally finding the car,'' she said

"A few hours later I noticed him bumping into the play swings and large trees in the back yard.''

Tyler had some whiteness developing in his eyes and within weeks the family were delivered the life-changing news.

"The doctor suggested I sit down. I placed Tyler on the floor and gave him a toy to play with. The doctor then spent some time in silence, staring at the floor. In a very calm and soft tone, she said, "Your son has cancer, cancer of the eyes, a condition known as retinoblastoma,'' she said.

The family announced the surgery this morning on 3AW.

"I visited him several times. He called me 'The Count', as in the Count from Sesame Street because of my beard,'' Neil Mitchell said.

"He came into the studio and ran around like a child with perfect vision.

"He was brave, full on and a typical scallywag. But a scallywag without eyes.''
 
Shocking news. The whole Tiger Army is behind you young man.
 
This news is *smile* no child should have to endure this crap.

Almost brought a tear to this Darksiders eye.

There is no justice in this world.

Good luck little man.
 
Truly sickening to hear this. Why can't this bloody disease hit the scumbags of the world instead!!

You're a tough little tiger Tyler.
 
Bawled my eyes out listening to Georgette on the radio while I was taking my thankfully very healthy boys to school this morning. He's My Hero, you, Georgette, your daughter and most of all little Tyler are in my thoughts as you battle this again. No family should have to go through this once, let alone twice.
 
In tears after watching ACA. Keep fighting Tyler, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
 
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