For weeks, Cylus’s family had been battling uncertainty and fear. What began as a challenge with kidney stones quickly took a devastating turn, bringing them to a place no parent ever wishes to find themselves.

It was during a quiet Sunday evening while watching a football game that the first signs appeared. Cylus awoke, and his mother noticed something wrong—his left eye was closing slower than the right. Initially, they thought it might be fatigue, but the signs grew worse.

Over the previous days, Cylus had complained of headaches, pain in his left eye, and discomfort in his ear. Within an hour of waking that night, the left side of his face stopped responding completely. Alarmed, his parents rushed him to the emergency room, where doctors worked quickly to identify the cause.

Initial tests ruled out certain emergencies, but the uncertainty remained. Cylus was admitted to the hospital, and within hours, doctors ordered an MRI. The waiting was unbearable for his family, each moment heavy with anxiety.

The results brought both heartbreak and relief. A new mass had formed at the base of his skull, pressing against his facial nerve and causing the paralysis. There was relief that the cancer had not spread to his brain, but devastation over this new development weighed heavily on his family.

Cylus’s journey has been filled with battles no child should face. He was declared refractory, developed new lesions in his pelvis and femur, endured a knee fracture, recovered from COVID, and suffered the pain of kidney stones. And now, this new challenge tested him and his family again.

Tomorrow, Cylus will begin MIBG therapy, a treatment involving liquid radiation over four days of isolation. The goal is to target and stop the advancing cancer. For his parents, it is another trial in a long journey they never imagined they would walk.

Through every hardship, Cylus has shown remarkable courage. His family describes him as more than his illness—he is a fighter and a light. Despite exhaustion, he continues to show quiet strength, inspiring those around him to believe in hope.

His parents have asked for support—not just in words, but in heartfelt solidarity. They seek prayers for healing, strength, and a miracle, holding tightly to their belief that Cylus’s fight is not yet over.

This journey has tested them in ways they could never have imagined. It has been a battle of endurance, faith, and love. Cylus’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of community—showing that even in the darkest moments, hope can still shine.

For his family, Cylus is not defined by his illness but by his bravery and spirit. They continue to hold on, believing in a miracle and praying that his journey will still lead to brighter days.