Some updates in life break your heart the moment you read them, leaving you silent and heavy with emotions you cannot easily describe.
Cylus’ story is one of those stories that stays in your mind long after you finish reading.
It all began with simple headaches and pain behind his eyes, symptoms that seemed small at first.
No one imagined that those early signs were warnings of something far more serious.
Doctors later discovered a new mass growing at the base of his skull.
This mass began pressing against his facial nerve, slowly affecting his ability to smile and move his face.
For a child, losing something as natural as a smile is a heartbreaking injustice.
Another cruel chapter had begun in a battle no young soul should ever have to fight.
Cylus had already endured more suffering than most adults experience in a lifetime.
He had faced cancer with courage far beyond his age.
He had survived broken bones, painful infections, and countless medical procedures.
Hospitals had become more familiar to him than playgrounds and classrooms.
Needles, machines, and long nights replaced toys and bedtime stories.
Yet through all of this, he never lost his gentle spirit.
He continued to smile whenever he could.
He continued to reach for his family’s hands when fear became overwhelming.
He continued to believe that better days were still possible.
Even when his body felt weak, his heart remained strong.
Even when pain surrounded him, hope stayed alive inside him.
Tomorrow, Cylus will begin MIBG therapy, another difficult step in his long journey.
It will mean days of radiation and strict isolation from the outside world.
It will mean loneliness, exhaustion, and challenges no child should ever face.
It will mean finding courage in moments when courage feels impossible.
Behind hospital walls, he will fight quietly and bravely once again.
His family stands beside him through every tear and every prayer.
They hold onto hope with everything they have left.
They pray for more time, more memories, and more moments of joy.
They believe that this treatment can bring healing and new beginnings.
They refuse to give up, even when the road feels endless.
And today, the world is asked to stand with them and send Cylus strength, love, and light.