Louie Jackson was diagnosed in October 2024 with rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a rare and aggressive childhood soft tissue cancer.
He finished his treatment on Tiger Ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Family celebrates Louie’s recovery with glamping, holidays, and Disneyland plans(Image: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust)
Louie’s treatment included chemotherapy, surgery, and proton beam therapy.
He rang the end-of-treatment bell surrounded by family and the care team, marking the end of his cancer journey.
His mum said: “I would just like to say thank you for taking such good care of my son Louie.
“We will never forget your faces and the kind words you shared with us during dark times.
“The care on Tiger Ward was outstanding.
“Louie will need scans every three months for the next two years, then every six months after that, but for now we’re focusing on celebrating life.
“My husband and I want to say thank you again, you all do such an amazing, but very hard job.
“Never take the NHS for granted; they are wonderful, caring individuals.”
To celebrate, the family enjoyed a day at the park and are planning more adventures, including glamping in Wales, a holiday in Devon, and a trip to Disneyland Paris this September.
Louie has also been selected to join the Magical Taxi Tour, an annual charity event in which London taxi drivers volunteer to take children with serious illnesses and their families on a three-day adventure.
His mother said: “We want to make as many loving and lasting memories as we can.
“You never expect the youngest member of your family to be diagnosed with cancer.
“Life will never be quite the same, but we are learning to adjust and to cherish every moment.”
Samantha MacDonald, interim deputy paediatric oncology clinical nurse specialist, said: “The Tiger Team have been privileged to support Louie and his family throughout his treatment.
“From the very beginning, they have shown incredible strength and resilience.
“It has been an honour to walk this journey alongside them.”
The End of Treatment Bell on Tiger Ward was donated by the charity End of Treatment Bells, which provides bells to hospitals so children and adults can celebrate their milestone with a symbolic ring.
