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Lilo, a black cocker spaniel, is a therapy dog. She’s been coming to the hospital every couple of weeks to visit children who are having proton beam therapy – a type of radiotherapy.

“ She was so excited as soon as she saw Lilo,” says her dad, Adam. “She absolutely loves animals and spent a lot of time just petting her and playing with her. It gave her something to look forward to after treatment. My parents have a dog, so I think it’s helped her feel more comfortable coming in for treatment.” with the children’s physical, mental, and emotional health, bringing comfort and a sense of normality to what can be a difficult time for them and their families. Ellie-Mae Shirley had 33 daily sessions of proton beam therapy at The Christie. She met Lilo early on in her treatment journey. Being diagnosed with cancer can be just as tough mentally as it is physically. Spending time with Lilo helps

Adam, Ellie-Mae Shirley’s dad

Lilo

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