03/12/2026
♥️This beautiful, brave little boy is Cylus.
He is 10 years old, and just recently reached his one year mark since his diagnosis with High Risk Neuroblastoma Cancer.
Cylus’s family has received the results from his latest CT scans.
His father shares:
“I’m sorry everyone.
“To all of you that I haven’t been able to text or call about this who love and care so deeply for Rachael, Greyson, myself and especially Cylus that you have to read this here. And to preface everything, I will continue to fight and pray for a miracle. I hope and pray for it every second. I have not given up, nor has Rachael, Greyson, or Cylus.
“However we have now needed to consider the worst and most inexplicable of pain.
“Originally we were hoping to contain the cancer that has recently flared up in Cylus’s body so we could potentially get to Penn State for a clinical trial consultation. Unfortunately, Cy’s cancer has “exploded” beyond control and we were advised that travel is extremely dangerous and may limit the time we have remaining with him.
“This morning we received the results of the CT scans done last night after worries arose from two X-rays done. We were admitted the day before needing to leave for Penn State due to pnematosis. The X-rays done were to at the time tell us how bad that was but the doctors were afraid it may also be his disease spreading rapidly after looking at them. The CT scans confirmed that nightmare is a reality.
“His cancer has spread explosively all over his lungs and other areas of his body. We have asked if we can continue looking at things safely to try and slow the disease down and even alternate options outside of normal care and while the answer is yes, it is something that we have been told and pled to not go far to get. As this may leave us with less time than we already have.
“As I write this with tears in my eyes and feeling as broken as I have ever felt I ask that you please continue to pray for my little family. Our sunshine is setting once again. Our rainbow baby after Scarlett will soon join his big sister in heaven. We were originally given 1-2 months left, but that time is very likely much less now.
“We ask that in that prayer you ask for our family to be given comfort, peace, and Christs guidance.
“I told my wife months ago that I wanted to be as strong in my faith in the bad as it is in the good. I am unwavering in that sentiment. Where as Jesus did perform many miracles, he also asked some to remain faithful and still give glory and praise while going through the most difficult of things.
“So I say to all of you now, all glory to God. His path is greater than anything I can fathom. And of course while I wish Cylus and all of us never had to face this reality, I know that God love and strength will hold us up. We may not have received the miracle of healing, but we have received the miracle of ten years of the most beautiful, strong, and incredible little boy. His incredible fight and resolve will never leave me. I couldn’t be more proud as a father.
“Cancer dies. My son will not. He will live in Rachael Lee Greyson Gamel and my heart forever. Free from pain or sadness.
“God bless all the little children in their fight. Thank you all so much for your love and support for us. I pray for all of you daily.
“With love,
“A broken dad.
🎗️Please send your loving thoughts, good vibes, prayers for courage, strength, comfort, and infinite HOPE! Mom and Dad…you are not alone. We stand strong beside you.
We are holding you so tightly in our hearts precious child, and sending you bundles of ((hugs)) and so much LOVE♥️
Rachael Lee
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