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9-Year-Old Girl Was Suffering with Pain in Her Back and Legs. Weeks Later She Was Diagnosed with a Rare Form of Cancer

Ava Ferguson, a 9-year-old from Scotland, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia after back and leg pain
Doctors confirmed leukemia following blood tests conducted before Christmas, the diagnosis was shared by Edinburgh Live
Ava began chemotherapy soon after the diagnosis and awaits a lengthy treatment plan
Her family launched a GoFundMe to support treatment costs and family travels to Edinburgh
Ava’s parents are from New Zealand and do not have extended family in Edinburgh to assist
The case highlights the emotional and financial strain of pediatric cancer treatment for families abroad
Edinburgh Live reported the initial care pathway and pain symptoms leading to testing
The article notes chemotherapy's impact, including hair loss and fatigue
The story links Ava’s diagnosis to a longer treatment plan estimated to span at least two years

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