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With 98% of his tumour gone, he’s coming home for his third birthday (and some hockey) MATTHEW HILLIER Citizen Staff
For two-year-old Mavrik Turnbull, childhood has been anything but typical. Mavrik began experiencing minor symptoms last fall, including fatigue, loss of appetite and a small bump on his stomach. However, following an ultrasound, he was quickly moved to BC Children’s Hospital, where he was found to have high-risk neuroblastoma — a form of cancer found in certain nerve tissues. A tumour was discovered that was larger than his head. It had wrapped around major arteries, his gallbladder and kidney, and was pressing against his spine. Mavrik underwent a gruelling round of tests and treatments that would be
difficult even for most adults. These included multiple scans, a biopsy, seven rounds of chemotherapy, two stem cell transplants, tumour reduction surgery and 12 days of radiation therapy. Thanks to these treatments — and the round-the-clock care of staff at BC Children’s Hospital — his tumour has shrunk 98 per cent, and he has recently begun immunotherapy. Mavrik has been staying at BC Children’s Hospital for 11 months, with a few visits home during his stay. He’s back in Prince George for a visit on Thursday, Sept. 18. Derek Turnbull, Mavrik’s father, told The Citizen how it feels for him and Mavrik’s mother, Vanessa, to watch him recover from such an extensive ordeal.
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Mavrik Turnbull, who has spent the last 11 months at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, is back in Prince George for his third birthday.
ROAST TURKEY DINNER INCLUDES: Roast turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, buttered seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin or apple pie. Dinner for 8 — $305.00* Dinner for 16 — $610.00*
SLOW–ROASTED PRIME RIB DINNER INCLUDES: Slow-roasted prime rib, Yorkshire pudding, garlic mashed potatoes, buttered seasonal vegetables, horseradish, pumpkin or apple pie. Dinner for 6 — $305.00* Dinner for 12 — $610.00*
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