Family of 12 split in two as toddler fights cancer 340 kilometres from home

At just 16 months old, little Jonah Mills began the toughest fight of his life. In February 2024, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, an aggressive cancer that primarily affects young children.

For the past 12 months, Jonah and his devoted mum, Desiree, have been living at Westmead Children’s Hospital, over 340 km away from their home in Grenfell, NSW. Meanwhile, dad David, a hardworking self-employed tiler, has been holding down the fort—caring for their 10 other children and keeping the family afloat.

Jonah has bravely endured countless rounds of chemotherapy, a major surgery, and two bone marrow transplants. But just two days ago, their worst fear became a reality—David discovered a new lump in Jonah’s neck. The doctors acted quickly, and yesterday, the family received the devastating news that Jonah’s cancer has returned.

For a brief moment, Jonah and Desiree will return home to be with their family as they face the heart-breaking uncertainty of what comes next.

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