'He's such a positive kid, we are going to keep fighting' - mum of boy given just 5pc chance of living to 2021Slavomir (Slav) Vavro (13) was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer, Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, in January. Nadia and Slav's medical team are looking into pioneering medical trials that are being carried out in the US and she said she will do whatever it takes to help her son. "We were told by our oncologist that there is a 5 per cent chance of survival in the next 3 years, there is no cure for Slav in Ireland. Nadia noted: “We are so grateful for every euro because it brings us closer to getting the best care for Slav. “He is such a lovely, positive and just genuine kid and we are going to keep fighting,” she said proudly.

Source: Irish Independent May 14, 2018 01:30 UTC