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Daily Record
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Record
'Doctors said my daughter had anxiety - but what she had was my worst nightmare'
Skye was later diagnosed with cancer. A mum has told how she suffered every parent's worst nightmare - as the pain in her daughter's side turned out to be cancer. Christina Harris took Skye to their GP when she complained of the sharp pain, which was accompanied by a fever and breathlessness that came out of nowhere. And the 46-year-old said that medics told her initially that her 10-year-old was actually suffering from anxiety. But Christina knew that it was unlike her 'bubbly and active' daughter and that there was more to it. But she was not prepared for what was about to come after acting on her mother's instinct and taking her to A&E a few days later. Christina, of Essex, told The Mirror: "Sometimes you just have to go with your instincts when you know something is wrong". Determined to know what was causing her daughter to be in pain, doctors then did several scans, including an X-ray and noticed shadowing on Skye's ribcage. "They initially thought it may be an infection or something and gave her some antibiotics to clear it up," Christina recalled. "I hoped this was the case, and we went home with antibiotics." But after a few days, and still unsure, Christina rushed her daughter back to A&E after Skye had another temperature in the middle of the night. She knew deep down her daughter wasn't getting any better. "You just go into a pilot mode, I was blocking out any type of negative thoughts I was having, and just wanted what was best for my daughter." During this visit, doctors then found Skye's lungs full of mucus. She was diagnosed with pneumonia, which was the reason for her excruciating pain. And after further investigation and more blood tests, it turned out to be something much worse. On December 7, 2021, the keen dancer was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), a rare type of blood cancer and was blue-lighted to Great Ormond Street Hospital to begin her chemotherapy treatment. 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But after a few days, and still unsure, Christina rushed her daughter back to A&E after Skye had another temperature in the middle of the night, and she knew deep down her daughter wasn't getting any better. The Mirror reports she said: "It was scary when they told me she had pneumonia. Obviously I did not anticipate what was to come. It's every parent's worst nightmare." Christina, a mother of two, sadly lost her job as an estate agent because she needed to support her daughter and became a full-time carer. Her son Marley, 13 at the time, was able to spend time at his dad's house more frequently as Christina cared for Skye. She said: "You just know deep down when something isn't right, but I never thought it would be that Skye had leukaemia, you just have to go with your instincts in these moments and I am so glad I did. "When we got the news, I just went into flight mode and I couldn't think of anything other than the fact my daughter had cancer. I cried so much when we got to Great Ormond Street, but in a strange way, I finally felt safe. I was just so pleased that they had found out what was wrong." Skye then spent 11 days in Great Ormond Street, where she began her chemotherapy treatment. "We were at Great Ormond Street multiple times a week, as well as appointments at our local hospital too. She was having such aggressive chemotherapy which went on for six months. I had to also make sure I was keeping an eye on her temperature, as if it went to 38 degrees I'd need to rush her to hospital. I knew when she wasn't right." Skye was put on strong antibiotics every time she had a high fever due to her weakened immune system and was having chemotherapy given in multiple ways, including into her thigh, as well as into her spine. She added: "This type of leukaemia is one of the longest cancer treatments for children and it made Skye really poorly." Skye finished her treatment after a year, and then moved on to maintenance chemotherapy, designed to help keep cancer from coming back after it has disappeared following the initial therapy. While she felt extremely unwell during her treatment, Skye said she enjoyed going to Great Ormond Street as she had become friends with all of the doctors and nurses. She was also treated to takeaways and feasted on food when she felt up to it. Skye said: "I wasn't at school and I wasn't making any friends so it was hard, but I got to know all of the nurses and they were really nice to me. It wasn't a nice experience but I managed to find some joys in between. "My mum let me have any kind of food I wanted so we would always get a Nando's or a Pizza Express. This type of leukaemia is one of the longest cancer treatments for children and it made Skye really poorly." Skye finished her treatment after a year, and then moved on to maintenance chemotherapy, designed to help keep cancer from coming back after it has disappeared initially. Recalling the time spent in hospital, Chrisina said it was "horrendous" and detailed: "It was really hard. You never want this for anyone, let alone your own children and it was really difficult. I think you just sort of switch off from everything else and just go into this type of pilot mode. "You have to give her everything she needs and I got to a point where I had this diary where I'd tick off hour by hour which medication I was giving her. She needed certain medications at exact times so it was a lot to do - I was basically a nurse looking after her. I was trying to just block out any negative thoughts and just focus on giving her what she needed. "The first nine months, when she was having the most intensive part of the treatment, we couldn't leave the house and the only people that could come in were the nurses. My parents live in Denmark so I was doing it all alone, and my son Marley had to get dropped at his dad's a lot of the time, especially when Skye needed to be rushed into hospital quickly." Skye was finally able to ring the bell on March 30 last year and has been in remission since. She also celebrated with an end of treatment party, something she had been looking forward to for the past three years." Now 13, Skye is doing really well and says she wants to be a nutritionist at GOSH. She said: "I really want to be a nutritionist, my time in treatment has really inspired me to help others like the way the doctors and nurses have helped me. GOSH Charity is currently raising £300m to build a new Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street, which will help thousands of children like Skye. Skye and her mum Christina say the new centre will be "amazing" for patients like her.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'GP said my girl had anxiety - real diagnosis is every parent's worst nightmare'
When she took her 'bubbly and active' daughter to the doctor with a pain in her side, mum-of-two Christina Harris knew there was something seriously wrong - but it took multiple trips to get to the bottom of her illness After complaining about having a sharp pain in her side as well as a fever and breathlessness that came out of nowhere, Christina Harris did what any parent would do and took her daughter to the GP. However she was not prepared for what was about to come. Doctors told her that her Skye, 10, was suffering from anxiety, but Christina, 46, from Essex, knew that it was unlike her 'bubbly and active' daughter and that there was more to it. Acting on her mother's instinct, Christina saw that Skye was still in pain, while the fever continued, so she took her to A&E a few days later. "Sometimes you just have to go with your instincts when you know something is wrong," Christina told The Mirror. Determined to know what was causing her daughter to be in pain, doctors then did several scans, including an X-ray and noticed shadowing on Skye's ribcage. "They initially thought it may be an infection or something and gave her some antibiotics to clear it up," Christina recalled. "I hoped this was the case, and we went home with antibiotics." But after a few days, and still unsure, Christina rushed her daughter back to A&E after Skye had another temperature in the middle of the night, and she knew deep down her daughter wasn't getting any better. "You just go into a pilot mode, I was blocking out any type of negative thoughts I was having, and just wanted what was best for my daughter." During this visit, doctors then found Skye's lungs full of mucus. She was diagnosed with pneumonia, which was the reason for her excruciating pain, and after further investigation and more blood tests, it turned out to be something much worse. On December 7, 2021, the keen dancer was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), a rare type of blood cancer and was blue-lighted to Great Ormond Street Hospital to begin her chemotherapy treatment. "I knew something wasn't right, she kept complaining of this pain, even in her sleep, it wasn't normal," the worried mum reflected. "It was scary when they told me she had pneumonia. Obviously I did not anticipate what was to come. It's every parent's worst nightmare." Christina, a mother of two, sadly lost her job as an estate agent because she needed to support her daughter and became a full-time carer. Her son Marley, 13 at the time, was able to spend time at his dad's house more frequently as Christina cared for Skye. "You just know deep down when something isn't right, but I never thought it would be that Skye had leukaemia, you just have to go with your instincts in these moments and I am so glad I did. When we got the news, I just went into flight mode and I couldn't think of anything other than the fact my daughter had cancer. READ MORE: 'Entitled mum approached me in restaurant with demanding request for her son' "I cried so much when we got to Great Ormond Street, but in a strange way, I finally felt safe. I was just so pleased that they had found out what was wrong." Skye then spent 11 days in Great Ormond Street, where she began her chemotherapy treatment. "We were at Great Ormond Street multiple times a week, as well as appointments at our local hospital too. She was having such aggressive chemotherapy which went on for six months. "I had to also make sure I was keeping an eye on her temperature, as if it went to 38 degrees I'd need to rush her to hospital. I knew when she wasn't right." Skye was put on strong antibiotics every time she had a high fever due to her weakened immune system and was having chemotherapy given in multiple ways, including into her thigh, as well as into her spine. "This type of leukaemia is one of the longest cancer treatments for children and it made Skye really poorly." Skye finished her treatment after a year, and then moved on to maintenance chemotherapy, designed to help keep cancer from coming back after it has disappeared following the initial therapy. While she felt extremely unwell during her treatment, Skye said she enjoyed going to Great Ormond Street as she had become friends with all of the doctors and nurses. She was also treated to takeaways and feasted on food when she felt up to it. Skye said: "I wasn't at school and I wasn't making any friends so it was hard, but I got to know all of the nurses and they were really nice to me. It wasn't a nice experience but I managed to find some joys in between and my mum let me have any kind of food I wanted so we would always get a Nando's or a Pizza Express." Recalling the time spent in hospital, Chrisina said it was "horrendous" and detailed: "It was really hard. You never want this for anyone, let alone your own children and it was really difficult. "I think you just sort of switch off from everything else and just go into this type of pilot mode. You have to give her everything she needs and I got to a point where I had this diary where I'd tick off hour by hour which medication I was giving her. "She needed certain medications at exact times so it was a lot to do - I was basically a nurse looking after her. I was trying to just block out any negative thoughts and just focus on giving her what she needed. "The first nine months, when she was having the most intensive part of the treatment, we couldn't leave the house and the only people that could come in were the nurses. "My parents live in Denmark so I was doing it all alone, and my son Marley had to get dropped at his dad's a lot of the time, especially when Skye needed to be rushed into hospital quickly - even in the middle of the night." Skye was finally able to ring the bell on March 30 last year and has been in remission since. She also celebrated with an end of treatment party, something she had been looking forward to for the past three years. Now 13, Skye is doing really well and says she wants to be a nutritionist at GOSH. She said: "I really want to be a nutritionist, my time in treatment has really inspired me to help others like the way the doctors and nurses have helped me. GOSH Charity is currently raising £300m to build a new Children's Cancer Centre at Great Ormond Street, which will help thousands of children like Skye. Skye and her mum Christina say the new centre will be "amazing" for patients like her.
Time Business News
4 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
Exploring Two Distinct Residential Choices in Singapore
Choosing a home is more than just selecting a property; it is about finding a lifestyle that aligns with your values, preferences, and future goals. In Singapore's dynamic real estate market, Skye At Holland and Tengah Gardens Residences offer two contrasting living experiences that cater to different lifestyles. Skye At Holland is synonymous with urban luxury in a prestigious district, while Tengah Gardens embodies green living and sustainability in a fresh, evolving township. This article compares these developments to help you determine which suits your lifestyle best. Skye At Holland is situated in District 10, an established and highly sought-after residential area known for its upscale vibe and proximity to Singapore's city core. Nestled near Holland Village, it offers residents seamless access to vibrant nightlife, trendy eateries, shopping, and cultural activities. Connectivity is a strong suit, with Holland Village MRT station nearby and major expressways facilitating easy commutes. In contrast, Tengah Gardens Residences is located in Tengah, a newly developed township located in the western part of Singapore. Tengah is Singapore's first 'Forest Town,' designed with sustainability at its core. Although it is farther from the central business district, Tengah benefits from upcoming transport infrastructure such as the Jurong Region Line, which promises to enhance accessibility in the near future. This location appeals to those who prioritize tranquility and natural surroundings over immediate city convenience. Tengah, touted as Singapore's first smart and sustainable town, represents a bold vision for the future of urban living. Built on a former military training area, it's designed to be a green and car-lite environment, prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist access. Residents of Tengah will benefit from a plethora of new facilities and amenities, built from the ground up with sustainability in mind. Key highlights include: A Central Park as its Core: A sprawling Central Park will serve as the town's green lung, offering residents ample opportunities for recreation and connection with nature. Smart Solutions: With a focus on smart technologies, Tengah aims to optimize energy consumption, waste management, and traffic flow, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable lifestyle. The architectural themes of the two developments mirror their lifestyle appeals. Skye At Holland showcases sleek, modern design with attention to luxurious finishes and efficient use of space. The development's boutique scale offers exclusivity, while unit layouts are tailored for singles, couples, and small families who appreciate contemporary urban aesthetics and Gardens Residences, meanwhile, embraces architecture that integrates seamlessly with its verdant environment. Emphasizing eco-friendly materials and designs that maximize natural light and ventilation, the residences promote a healthy living atmosphere. Units are generally larger to accommodate families, with open layouts that encourage interaction with nature, both inside and out. In contrast to Tengah's Greenfield development, Holland Village is undergoing a carefully considered urban transformation that respects its rich history and vibrant character. While maintaining its bohemian charm, Holland Village is poised to evolve into a dynamic hub for innovation and collaboration. A key element of this transformation is the development of the Dover Innovation District (DID), a new precinct adjacent to Holland Village. The DID aims to foster collaboration between startups, researchers, and established companies, creating a thriving ecosystem for innovation and technology. Skye At Holland offers upscale amenities typical of luxury city living, including a rooftop pool, fitness center, and landscaped gardens that provide urban retreats within the city. The condo's location means residents have easy access to Holland Village's restaurants, bars, and shopping, which complements the private facilities within the Tengah Gardens focuses on amenities that support an eco-conscious lifestyle. Residents enjoy extensive green spaces, cycling and jogging paths, community gardens, and outdoor fitness stations. The town's design encourages walking and social interaction, fostering a close-knit community bonded by shared environmental values. Sustainability features such as rainwater harvesting and solar panels are integrated into daily living, enhancing the green experience. Environmental consciousness is a core strength of Tengah Gardens Residences. As part of Singapore's green town initiative, Tengah is designed to minimize ecological impact, incorporating smart energy solutions, waste reduction programs, and biodiversity conservation efforts. The town promotes sustainable living practices at every level, making it a pioneer in environmentally responsible urban At Holland, while primarily focused on luxury, does integrate some green features such as energy-efficient lighting and garden spaces. However, the urban location and boutique scale limit the extent to which it can fully embrace sustainability compared to Tengah's comprehensive green town concept. For buyers prioritizing an environmentally responsible lifestyle, Tengah offers a more immersive experience. Skye At Holland appeals mainly to urban professionals, expatriates, and small families who seek convenience, exclusivity, and sophisticated living in the city's core. Its proximity to work, social hotspots, and reputable schools makes it attractive to those who value a cosmopolitan Gardens Residences is geared more toward families, environmentally minded buyers, and those looking to balance modern living with nature. Its spacious units and family-friendly design appeal to those who prioritize wellness and community. As Tengah matures, it will also attract individuals who value long-term investment in an innovative township. From an investment perspective, Skye At Holland benefits from its location in an established, prestigious district with consistent demand for luxury properties. Its boutique nature and limited supply contribute to stable capital appreciation and strong rental yields, making it a relatively low-risk option for Gardens Residences offers potential for significant growth as the township develops. Early buyers may benefit from rising property values as infrastructure and community facilities expand. The emphasis on sustainability and smart living also aligns with future market trends, though investors should consider the longer timeline associated with emerging developments. Skye At Holland currently enjoys excellent connectivity, with immediate access to MRT lines, bus routes, and expressways. This translates to shorter commutes and easy access to the city's amenities, work centers, and entertainment venues—ideal for busy Gardens Residences is supported by future infrastructure projects that aim to enhance accessibility, such as the Jurong Region Line MRT and new road networks. Although current connectivity is developing, these planned upgrades are expected to integrate Tengah into Singapore's wider transport system more effectively, attracting residents willing to invest in future convenience. Both Skye At Holland and Tengah Gardens Residences offer compelling lifestyle choices, each with its unique strengths. Skye At Holland represents the epitome of urban luxury, perfect for those who crave convenience, exclusivity, and the vibrant city life. Tengah Gardens offers a contrasting vision focused on green living, community, and sustainability, ideal for families and individuals seeking a peaceful, nature-centric the right development ultimately depends on your lifestyle priorities, family needs, and investment outlook. If you value immediate access to city amenities and prefer a cosmopolitan environment, Skye At Holland is an excellent choice. If a sustainable lifestyle, spacious living, and long-term growth in a green township appeal more to you, Tengah Gardens Residences stands out as the better fit. Both developments highlight Singapore's diverse approach to modern living, reflecting the city's dynamic and forward-looking residential landscape. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Time Business News
5 days ago
- Time Business News
Valorant Esports Draft Strategies Enhanced by Meta Predictions
Who is on the team and who isn't often determines the outcome of a match even before it begins. While the players are executing the plays, those in the editing room are making the blueprints and directing them. Now, esports analysts look to the future and make expert predictions, not just provide observations. Because the meta changes fast, strategies around choosing agents, picking maps, and deciding who to face change, too. Experts are now being put in the spotlight for shaping results with data in Valorant Esports. Experts have already predicted the strategies and agents that might be banned before the opening pistol round. Predictions from meta give structure to team strategy and help them gain an advantage before a game. Analysts invest a lot of time creating tier lists that evaluate an agent's usefulness, success rate, and connections to specific maps. Building a draft plan often begins by studying the rankings. Once Killjoy starts being a strong character after the patch in many regions, her name is often seen at the top of ban lists, or she is picked for nearly every game. Using these insights, Valorant teams try to ensure that their lineup includes a variety of players. A poor draft means that a team misses out on area control, the ability to make an entry frag, or clutching achievements. No sooner than a meta changes, meta-analysts revise their list, and experts adjust it more quickly than fans notice. It is not always easy for strategies to work in every part of the world. Teams from the Americas may choose a much more direct approach with duelists, but groups from the Pacific might prefer to use controllers with greater discipline. Analysts now create draft models specifically suited to each region. Learning about how different sections work helps teams overcome their rivals from other countries. These preferences are observed by tracking match replays, popular agent selections, and how well players use these agents. A granular system matters most during big tournaments, for example, VCT Masters or Champions, in Valorant Esports. Planning strategies now revolve around effectively using data. They use modeling tools to test different groups of agents against data on past matches. For example, if many opponents are choosing Omen and Fade at Haven, the analyst may advise selecting Breach or Skye to break up their game plan. Thanks to heatmaps, round win percentages, and how often games are played, making these judgments is possible. With predictive software, you can expect not only what the opposing team will do but also what drives those choices. As a result, this method of planning helps top and prepared teams succeed in Valorant Esports. A strategy is effective only if it's suitable for the players' skills and team personality. The draft is prepared by analysts with close input from the coaching team. Even though supers like Iso may look great, some teams prefer a different kind of agent that suits their teamwork. Together, coaching and analytics give athletes the confidence they need during stressful decisions. A few organizations put analysts into scrims and watch pre-recorded matches, making changes to the team's strategies during the game. Good teamwork is key in those intercontinental games since the draft determines the mood of the encounter. While tournaments go on, the meta changes. Assets in threats are arranged in creative ways, requiring analysts to respond without much time to prepare. An example is when Yoru dominates the beginning of a match, which can force your team to revise tactics for the rest of the day. Esports analysts now have to respond quicker than ever before. They compare statistics from the team games and modify the team order before the playoffs. Because real-time processing is used, the strategies update as competition continues. People succeed in Valorant Esports because they are fast to react and adjust. Nowadays, several teams try to determine if a new member knows the main strategies for winning. Scouts check players out, and then analysts attempt to picture how they fit into the team. If a duelist can't handle playing different maps, they are unlikely to play a role in a reliable international team. Long-term flexibility is a main goal for Valorant Esports organizations. A good mechanic in a game may lose to somebody with little mechanical skill but strong strategic knowledge. The close relationship between skill and strategy determines draft consistency. Modern Valorant analysts go beyond just crunching numbers—they also predict, influence, and strengthen valuable strategies before players start playing the match. Having meta predictions is no longer a luxury—it's essential. As team approaches and how agents fare continue to develop, top teams are counting on their analysts more than ever to stay successful in Valorant Esports. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Press and Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Press and Journal
Shinty: Oban Camanachd and Kingussie settle for a share of the spoils in entertaining draw
Mowi Premiership title contenders Oban Camanachd and Kingussie settled for a point apiece following their 1-1 draw. This was an entertaining game in front of a big Mossfield crowd and after a goalless first half, Roddy Young outmuscled a couple of defenders to put the league leaders ahead. However, with just 11 minutes remaining, Craig Macmillan's shot rebounded to Daniel MacVicar who half-hit the ball into the corner of the goal. Oban Camanachd assistant manager Iain MacMillan said: 'Kingussie keeper Rory McGregor kept them in it with some brilliant saves, particularly in the first half. 'Substitute Craig Macmillan made a terrific impact, and Daniel MacVicar deserved his goal as he's sacrificed himself for the team so often this season.' Kingussie boss Iain Borthwick added: 'Overall, I'm really happy with our performance and the point given the players we were missing. 'I was pleased to get in goalless at half-time, but we had a better grip of the game in the second half. 'It was good to give debuts to Svend Pedersen who started and Fionn Dempster and Robert Shiells from the bench.' Challengers Fort William were unable to capitalise on their rivals' dropped points, losing 2-0 to Skye. Dan MacDonald took the ball around the keeper to give the visitors the lead and Archie Millar won possession on 48 minutes before finding Dan MacDonald and his 15-yard rocket shot gave the keeper no chance for his second. Skye boss Kenny MacLeod said: 'We suffered a couple of blows as Ryan Harrison was working and William MacKinnon could only take a place on the bench due to injury, but all the boys were terrific. 'Ross Gordon played at full centre and that's the best game I've ever seen him play. 'It was a high-energy performance, but we didn't have it all our own way and our keeper Ryan Morrison made several incredible saves which, coupled with some last-ditch defending, kept us in front.' Newtonmore won for the fifth successive match and have now gone 468 minutes without conceding a goal, after beating Lovat 2-0. Substitute Euan Dingwall beat stand-in keeper Greg Matheson with a low strike following a corner on the hour, and on-form Matthew Sloss forced the ball home to claim 'More's second 11 minutes from time. Newtonmore missed youngster Joe Coyle who is in Ross County's squad for their crucial Scottish Premiership play-off second leg against Livingston in Dingwall on Monday evening. However, his younger brother James Coyle debuted as a late substitute and did well. More manager Peter Ross said: 'We went with the same starting 12, with Drew MacDonald returning to take a place on the bench and created chances in the first half without really threatening. 'The half-time message was to move the ball more quickly and we did that. 'Declan Brannan was excellent again.' Kinlochshiel and Caberfeidh shared the points following a goalless draw. Home manager Willie MacRae said: 'It was a hard battle between two good sides but just lacked that final touch.' Cabers boss Garry Reid added: 'We could have won it, and could have lost it, it was that sort of game.' Battling Beauly notched their first point of the season at the 11th time of asking, drawing 1-1 at Kyles Athletic. Roan MacVicar gave Kyles an early advantage but Iain Hunter, who joined Beauly from Inverness during the preseason, levelled to claim a point. South sides Bute and Col Glen stay in the Mowi National Division title race after weekend wins. Auryn Kerr gave second-placed Col Glen an early lead at Strathglass, but Ruairidh Todd levelled shortly after. However, Jamie MacVicar put the Glendaruel side back in front midway through the first half and Neily Mcnaughton made it 3-1 just before the break. There was no scoring in the second half. Scott Harvey's goal after just 6 minutes was enough to give Bute a 1-0 win over Glenurquhart, keeping them in third place.
