A DETERMINED 10-year-old is still fighting to beat a terminal and inoperable brain tumour - one year on from her diagnosis.

Lucy Moroney, 10, from Heswall, was first diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) on July 17, 2017 - a day after her brother Max was born.

Her aunt Paula Newman set up a JustGiving page and 'Lucy's Pineapple Fund' in an attempt to raise cash for intra-arterial chemotherapy treatment in Mexico and after countless donations the family was able to take Lucy over to Monterrey.

Several months of gruelling treatment later and Lucy was well enough to return home to the UK.

It was then when her family decided to attempt radiotherapy treatment and Lucy has now undergone more than 30 rounds of treatment at Clatterbridge Hospital, it is hoped this would help combat some of the debilitating side effects of the treatment.

And although Lucy cannot walk or talk, a recent scan proved positive results.

In a Facebook Team Pineapple update, her dad Joe said: "All week I've had an uneasy feeling - scanxiety.

"Lucy has not been great recently. She can't walk, talk, or really even move her limbs at the moment.

"She drools, is at risk of choking, and she's more or less a prisoner inside her own body and needs assistance to do everything. Yet she's still fully alert and is the same person on the inside.

"I'm amazed at how positive she is in the circumstances.

"Another reason for feeling off this week is that I don't have great memories of this time last year. What should have been a happy time for the family was actually one of the worst times of our lives.

"So it's a little ironic that today's scan brought some positive news. A direct contrast to the scan this time last year.

"The radiotherapy seems to be having an effect and the initial feedback on the scan was positive.

"We still don't know for sure why Lucy has been deteriorating recently, but it could be that it's down to fatigue linked to side effects from radiotherapy and she'll pick up again soon.

"Let's hope that's the case and that the scans continue to improve over the coming months.

"In any case, we'll take this positive news and celebrate it for the time being.

"Lucy has really enjoyed celebrating Max's first birthday too. It wasn't a foregone conclusion she would see that day when she was diagnosed, so we thank everyone for helping us get to this milestone."

Along with the positive scan results, Lucy's Pineapple Fund has now surpassed an amazing £400,000.

Paula said: "The radiotherapy treatment has definitely had an effect, which is a massive relief.

"I know the whole family is ridiculously grateful for all of the support we have had over the past year from Team Pineapple, friends, strangers and strangers-who-have-become-friends.

"Every single person who has done something to raise funds for Lucy's Pineapple Fund, has enabled Lucy to get the best treatment and enjoy time with her incredible family.

"A year later, she has been able to celebrate her brother's first birthday which is simply priceless.

"We have officially reached a massive fundraising milestone.

"We have passed the £400k mark with a pineapple-tastic total of £403,572.33!

"A million thank yous to everyone who has contributed to the crowdfunding page, held an event, completed a sponsored sporting challenge, or simply popped some change into one of our buckets.

"You are all wonderful.

"Although we are unsure what's next for Lucy in the way of treatment, I can't put into words what it means to know we can cover costs for whatever she needs."

To help Lucy receive the best treatment available please donate to https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lucy-pineapple

For more information about Lucy and her Pineapple campaign visit https://www.facebook.com/LucysPineappleFund/