Nine-year-old girl diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in Lancashire

A nine-year-old girl from Preston, Lancashire, has been diagnosed with a rare bone cancer called Ewing sarcoma. This came just three months after she was told her wrist pain was simply a sprain. Maisie-Leigh began complaining of wrist pain after a minor bike accident in October. Despite multiple visits to A&E and being prescribed paracetamol, her pain worsened over the following months. After spending sleepless nights in agony, she returned to the hospital in January. There, doctors suspected something more serious and conducted additional tests. On January 29, her family received the heartbreaking news that Maisie-Leigh likely had cancer. After further tests confirmed the diagnosis, she began treatment that includes nine rounds of chemotherapy, followed by surgery, and more chemotherapy. Her mother, Aimee Marsden, shared the difficulties of watching her daughter struggle with treatment. "She’s been sleeping a lot and does not have the energy she used to," Ms. Marsden said. The family has set up a GoFundMe page to help cover expenses related to treatment. Ewing sarcoma is uncommon, affecting around 90 people in the UK each year, primarily those aged 10 to 20. Hospital officials noted that diagnosing conditions like this can be complex and may take time. The family hopes sharing their story raises awareness about this rare cancer. All of Maisie-Leigh's medical data is also being included in a study aimed at improving treatment options for children with Ewing sarcoma.