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Gyles Brandreth Tells Grandson’s Cancer Story, Backs GOSH Fundraiser

The broadcaster is supporting Omaze’s Cornwall House Draw to raise money for a new children’s cancer centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Overview

  • Kitt Evans was diagnosed at 15 months in April 2017 with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma and received specialist care at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
  • His treatment involved surgery to remove the tumour, chemotherapy, multiple general anaesthetics, and several blood and platelet transfusions.
  • He suffered a serious liver complication linked to chemotherapy that required a month-long hospital stay.
  • He was given the all-clear in November 2017 and now returns for an annual check-up.
  • Gyles Brandreth recounts offering normality through play and occasional overnight stays during treatment as he lends his voice to the Omaze campaign benefiting GOSH.