Teen, 16, Underwent Months of Cancer Treatment. He Returned to School for Exams and Remained ‘Determined to Achieve,’ Mom Says

Alex Costa-Veiga, 16, recently returned to the classroom to take his exams after missing months of school for treatment.

Teen, 16, Underwent Months of Cancer Treatment. He Returned to School for Exams and Remained ‘Determined to Achieve,’ Mom Says. Alex Costa-Veiga, 16, recently returned to the classroom to take his exams after missing months of school for treatment. Alex was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumor in December 2023 when he was 14. His treatment included brain surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and months of rehabilitation. Alex had to repeat Year 10, but returned to take his GCSEs in math, English language, biology, geography and religious studies. "Alex has worked so hard, and we are incredibly proud of all he has achieved," his mother, Melanie, said. "It's been a difficult journey with a few bumps in the road, but Alex has stayed positive and determined to achieve." "He has made fantastic progress," she added. After completing his G...