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Cancer-stricken 8-year-old whose photo moved the world celebrates heartwarming news

Hayley Brown was pictured with just one eyelash remaining after aggressive chemo. - by Katherine Davison
  • 09 Jan 2018

A cancer-stricken eight-year-old whose photograph moved the world is celebrating after receiving heartwarming news.

Australian girl, Hayley Brown, was pictured in October 2016 after she fell asleep leaning on her father, Andrew, as they sat on a couch in hospital. 

In the poignant photo – taken by her father – the little girl could be seen without hair – and with just one single eyelash remaining after aggressive chemotherapy treatment.

This image of little Hayley Brown with just one eyelash remaining went viral

This image of little Hayley Brown with just one eyelash remaining went viral

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‘That one last eyelash has been hanging on, on it's own, for a few weeks now,' Mr Brown, a Melbourne-based comedian, captioned the photo at the time.

His little girl had been diagnosed with cancer in June that year – after doctors discovered a five centimetre tumour growing inside her nose.

Eight months of chemotherapy and radiotherapy followed – along with further maintenance treatment in December 2016, which continued for a year.

The brave eight-year-old has celebrated after being told she is in complete remission from cancer

The brave eight-year-old has celebrated after being told she is in complete remission from cancer

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But now, Hayley’s dad has shared some happy news with New Idea.

Just before Christmas, he was told his little girl is in complete remission.

‘Very happy family here right now,’ Andrew - who blogs as Blog Daddy of 4 - said.

Brave Hayley (pictured during chemo) moved hearts around the world

Brave Hayley (pictured during chemo) moved hearts around the world

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‘There is an ongoing journey with lots more tests over the years. The removal of the port in a few months. Looking for possible longterm side effects as they present themselves and we can deal with them as needed. As well as trying to capture the portion of Hayley’s childhood that she can never get back.’

But the delighted father went on to thank all of those who had supported his family during the most harrowing of times 

‘We can now reflect back and see who the true friends and family actually are,’ Mr Brown said.

‘Thank you to all the good, whether it was a surprise or not, you were amazing, it was still appreciated more than I hope you could ever know.’

Hayley (pictured before her cancer diagnosis) will continue to be monitored and hopes to recapture her childhood

Hayley (pictured before her cancer diagnosis) will continue to be monitored and hopes to recapture her childhood

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This article originally appeared on New Idea.

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