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Boy Loses Sight, Fights Rare Brain Tumor
3 Sep
Summary
- A young boy lost his sight before being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.
- He underwent 181 days of hospital treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Despite not regaining sight, the child is in remission and thriving.
A young boy, Noah Butterfield, experienced a harrowing ordeal that began with a head bump on Boxing Day 2024 and resulted in him losing his sight.
Initially dismissed as a viral infection or flu, Noah's condition worsened, leading to severe headaches and vomiting. By January 18, 2025, he complained of vision loss, prompting a CT scan that revealed a brain tumor pressing on his optic nerve.
Transferred to Leeds Children's Hospital, Noah was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma on January 24, 2025. He commenced emergency chemotherapy the same day, enduring six months of rigorous treatment.
By July 2025, Noah achieved remission, marking the end of 181 days in hospital. While his sight did not return, his parents celebrated the news of no disease detected, finding it a bittersweet victory.
Despite his blindness, Noah has embraced life, learning braille and even serving as a mascot for Leeds United. His family is now supporting Cancer Research UK for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
