THE parents of a four-year-old girl who has been given just months to live have organised a party to celebrate their “amazing daughter”.

Jessica Whelan, four, from Oswaldtwistle, was diagnosed with advanced cancer in September last year.

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The youngster has already undergone two clinical trials in a bid to overcome the cancer of specialised nerve cells involved in the development of the nervous system and other tissues, but they have proved unsuccessful.

And during a routine CT scan last week it was discovered that the youngster’s cancer had progressed, leaving her with very few treatment options.

Yesterday her parents Andy Whelan and Nicki Prendergast, of Stone Bridge Lane, made the devastating decision to stop treatment for Jessica.

Mr Whelan said: “It has been by no means an easy decision to come to but our conclusion has come from what is best for Jessica.

“We want to be able spend quality time with Jessica, away from the clinical confines of a hospital bed, making the most of whatever time we have in the comfort of our family home.“We will of course be supported by Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital alongside the care of Derian House hospice.”

Mr Whelan said although the main treatment has now stopped, Jessica will have some targeted radiotherapy to help give her some comfort from the symptoms and pain.

Mr Whelan also said they had discussed donating Jessica’s organs and skin for research to help make sure no other family has to go experience the devastation they are continue to go through.

Meanwhile, ‘Jessica’s Big Party’ will take place at Brooks Club, Infant Street, Accrington, from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, October 30.

Go to www.gofundme.com/caringforjessica.