Sooke girl battling cancer dresses as her oncologist

Photo: Meredith Lecinana

Lily Lecinana dressed as her oncologist for Halloween.

On a day known for scares, screams and sugary snacks, the situation at the B.C. Children’s Hospital took a turn towards the heartwarming. 

A 10-year-old girl from Sooke, who has been undergoing rigorous cancer treatment since April, decided to honour her oncologist by dressing as her for Halloween. 

“She has been so nice, caring and also she has been at my side since April,” Lily Lecinana told CTV News Vancouver Island. 

According to Lily’s mother, Meredith Lecinana, said Lily wanted to emulate a person who is making a huge impact in her life, as she mimicked Dr. Ciele Wachnian. 

Meredith also says oncologist has gone above and beyond in caring for the Vancouver Island girl since she arrived at the hospital. 

Lily was diagnosed with stage-four Burkitt lymphoma early this year and since April has been unable to return home to Vancouver Island. 

But, there is good news that came on the spooky day. 

Lily’s team of doctors told her that she is healthy enough to return home for the first time in seven months.