Leeds United fan Toby Nye's family deliver heartbreaking message after doctors tell them 'there are no further treatment options'

The family of Leeds United superfan Toby Nye have sent out a heartbreaking message after being told by doctors that nothing more could be done in his battle with Neuroblastoma.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Nov 2018, 11:36 BST
Updated 15th Nov 2018, 11:39 BST

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The five-year-oldhas battled stage four Neuroblastoma since his fourth birthday, but was declared to be in remission just months ago.The five-year-oldhas battled stage four Neuroblastoma since his fourth birthday, but was declared to be in remission just months ago.
The five-year-oldhas battled stage four Neuroblastoma since his fourth birthday, but was declared to be in remission just months ago.

The five-year-old Whites fan has battled stage four Neuroblastoma since his fourth birthday.

His family revealed in October that Toby had a brain tumor 'the size of a golf ball' just months after being placed in remission.

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And now, mum Stacey Worsley has written on the Toby's Fight With Neuroblastoma Facebook page an extended message, in which she vows to fight on after being told the devastating news that their is no further treatment options available.

Leeds United fan Toby Nye with Whites skipper Liam Cooper. PIC: Leeds UnitedLeeds United fan Toby Nye with Whites skipper Liam Cooper. PIC: Leeds United
Leeds United fan Toby Nye with Whites skipper Liam Cooper. PIC: Leeds United

The heartbreaking message, posted on Wednesday, said: "I can't believe I am about to write this update and can't believe I even have to write it at all.

"Toby was doing amazing however over the past few days he has been waking up with excruciating headache.

"A scan has shown us that Toby's tumour has progressed.

"We were told something that we never wanted to hear.

Toby Nye celebrates his 5th birthday at a party at Gotts Park in Armley.Toby Nye celebrates his 5th birthday at a party at Gotts Park in Armley.
Toby Nye celebrates his 5th birthday at a party at Gotts Park in Armley.

"Toby's consultant told us that there are no more treatment options for Toby & there is nothing else they can do.

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"Toby is now home where he belongs surrounded by his whole family.

"He is very drowsy due to being on very strong pain relief, however we are going to try & make as many happy memories with him as possible, he has given us a list of things he would like to do.

"I'm not ready to give up on him yet and I'm still going to fight for my baby boy "

Thousands of well-wishers have responded to the message on Facebook.

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