THE family of baby girl have spoken of their relief after her latest cancer test results came back clear.
Macie Allen, now six months, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was just 20 days old.
She underwent two months of intensive treatment, including gruelling rounds of chemotherapy.
Her family were given the news they were praying for in January when doctors at Leeds General Infirmary confirmed tumours on Macie's liver had disappeared.
A further check-up this week found the cancer has not returned.
Macie's mum, Helen, of west Hull, said: "We went for Macie's three-month check at Leeds on Monday and the doctors are really pleased with her progress.
"It was such a relief when they said everything was ok.
"Her spleen and liver are still really big but are working.
"The doctors couldn't believe how much she has grown."
Macie will continue to have three-monthly checks at Leeds General Infirmary. She also has blood tests done every month at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Helen said: "It is very reassuring that the hospitals keep an eye on Macie should anything happen, but they seem really pleased with her progress.
"She is such a funny little girl, she is sitting up now.
"We recently bought her a Jumperoo (baby bouncer) and she absolutely loves it."
Fundraising for Macie is continuing, should she relapse in the future and need treatment abroad. Hull man Shaun Gowan is taking part in a sponsored slim to raise funds, while Helen and family friend Jackie Beaumont are planning to take part in a sponsored sky dive later this year.
Helen said: "We are just so thankful to everyone who has raised money for Macie.
"The support we have received has been overwhelming.
"We are just so glad to have Macie home with her family. Charlie, her older brother, loves her to bits. He thinks she is the best little sister.
"He always kisses her before she goes to bed and as soon as he gets in from school he wants to give her a cuddle."
Helen had a healthy pregnancy but a few days after giving birth, she noticed Macie's tummy was swollen.
A scan revealed a cancerous growth on Macie's liver and she was sent straight to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment.
She was eventually allowed home to spend Christmas with her family.
Helen said: "Macie will have to have regular check-ups for another five years until she officially gets the all-clear.
"We just dream that one day that will happen."
