Young girl survives cancer thanks to little sister’s lifesaving donation: 'A perfect match'

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A 10-year-old girl in the U.K. who had acute lymphoblastic leukemia is in remission thanks to her little sister, who was the perfect match for a bone marrow donation.

A young girl in the U.K. is in cancer remission thanks to her sister’s lifesaving bone marrow donation. Ruby Leaning, 10, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia after collapsing on the school playground in Jan. 2020, according to SWNS, the British news service. The rare blood cancer required an urgent bone marrow transplant to keep the 6-year-old alive.

But Mabel will be asking to borrow Ruby's shoes when she realizes – and we do laugh about how it will be fun and games.' Fawcett said Ruby Leaning has been 'doing fantastic' in remission and is 'back to her normal self.' 'She's a happy, normal and healthy 10-year-old who loves swimming, dancing and piano lessons,' she said.

None of us could be there for Ruby, which was horrendous for us, because of the pandemic,' Fawcett shared. 'But they were an amazing support.' Fox News Digital reached out to Sheffield Children's Hospital for additional comment. For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health.

 

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