Father of Marvel, fighting leukaemia: five years have been one blow after another

Priit Mihkelson, father of five-year-old Marvel who is battling leukaemia, has spoken about how difficult the past years have been for his family. According to the father, the most painful thing is that he cannot take away his child's suffering.

Priit Mihkelson, father of young Marvel who is battling leukaemia and will turn five this summer, has opened up about his family's difficult life — the past five years have been full of trials, where one must live one day at a time.

According to Mihkelson, the family has lived in constant uncertainty, and the most difficult thing for the father is the fact that he cannot take away his child's pain. "The worst thing is that you cannot take your child's pain away," said Mihkelson.

Despite his serious illness, Marvel has found a special place in the hearts of many Estonians and his story has touched thousands of people across the country. The family has shared their experience publicly to raise awareness of the harsh reality of childhood cancer.

Leukaemia is one of the most common forms of cancer among children, and treatment is a long and exhausting process for both the child and the entire family. Marvel's story reminds us how important it is to support families facing such hardship.