Killeen boy with rare form of brain cancer dies
A Killeen boy with a rare form of brain cancer whose mother’s efforts to make his 10th birthday memorable produced a flood of cards and gifts from around the world, passed away on Friday.
The family confirmed Taliq's passing on social media where they have been updating the public on his condition since he was diagnosed.
Taliq Davis suffered a set back earlier this year after the tumor in his brain started to grow again. He's been at McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple after symptoms started to reappear.
On Feb. 18 2015, doctors diagnosed Taliq with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma or DIPG, a rare form of cancer affects the lower rear portion of the brain and causes the body's nervous system to lose function.
About 120 children are diagnosed with DIPG each year.
In July 2015, Tanisha posted a request for birthday cards for her son on Facebook and the simple request produced an unexpected response.
Hundreds of cards arrived daily, as well as gifts, some from as far away as Australia.
Funeral services for Taliq are pending.
