Nara Smith shared on Instagram that her family has been going through a long and difficult medical journey.
According to LADBible, the situation has made it challenging to balance both her work and family life.
She said the past months have been filled with hospital visits while she has also been caring for her four children and managing her career.
Hoping to help others
Nara Smith explained that she decided to share her family's experience to encourage others to seek medical attention if they notice unusual symptoms in a child or family member.
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She also said that meeting other families facing similar circumstances has been a tremendous source of support.
At the same time, she expressed her gratitude to the doctors and nurses who helped guide her family through the ordeal.
Devastating news
According to Nara Smith, everything began toward the end of last year when she and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, noticed something unusual about their two-year-old daughter, Whimsy Lou.
After several examinations at the hospital and consultations with a pediatric specialist, a biopsy confirmed that the child had cancer.
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The family was also told that the disease had spread, and chemotherapy treatment began immediately.
Nara Smith is best known for her cooking videos on TikTok, where she has more than 12 million followers.
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