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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 MIN

Theo’s Battle Against Rare Cancer

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

A four-year-old superhero fan named Theo Lock was misdiagnosed with constipation and arthritis for months before an x-ray revealed stage four neuroblastoma — a rare cancer affecting just 100 UK children a year. Now battling intense chemotherapy at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Theo has become a symbol of resilience, while his mom Jess, who quit her job to care for him, has been overwhelmed by community support — raising over £23,000 for their family in just days. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bd0f37c01990c70

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A four-year-old superhero fan named Theo Lock was misdiagnosed with constipation and arthritis for months before an x-ray revealed stage four neuroblastoma — a rare cancer affecting just 100 UK children a year. Now battling intense chemotherapy...

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