08-07-2025
Alfie Smith cancer free after operation at Birmingham Hospital
The complex operation involved replacing the cancerous bone in Alfie's upper arm with grafts from his leg. It marked the end of a gruelling medical journey and a turn in his fight. Following weeks of worry, the family is back together in south Wales and celebrating the joyful news.
Alfie is awaiting the nod from doctors about when he can return home. The family then face the fight to adjust the home to Alfie's needs.
Dad Mike shared: 'Alfie's had his operation. He's now cancer-free. He has a long way to go with the rest of his treatment, but he is currently cancer-free.'
Alfie will continue to receive chemotherapy in the short-term and long-term physiotherapy.
Work on installing a bathroom and other necessary changes to the house have been done. Alfie will have a hospital bed downstairs and access to the house will be something that will be negotiated as the family settles back into having Alfie home.
Argus readers may remember Alfie's battle to have basic needs met at his home. Concerns had been raised about housing association Hedyn's handling of vital renovations. The delay had caused anxiety within the family.
Mum and dad, Jess and Mike, say spirits are high after the operation and they are preparing for the next set of challenges.
Alfie is looking forward to one day returning to his Arsenal-themed bedroom, his very own Emirates-style man cave. For now, the family clings to the relief of being together and the bright future ahead.
A spokesman for Hedyn said: 'We recently completed work at Alfie's home and continue to liaise with his family and their occupational therapist so that together we can have everything in place for when Alfie is able to return from home from hospital.'
