standing at 174 centimetres at just 12 years old , venessa harris looked destined to be a model . but just months after winning a modelling contest that would take her overseas , the 12-year-old 's lofty plans to make it to the runway hit a snag . venessa was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer on january 5 after a nasty fall , which left her with pains in her leg . aspiring model venessa harris , 12 , was diagnosed with bone cancer just months after she won a talent search . venessa is pictured with her proud mother , karen monaghan , and grandmother , lyn harris . at first doctors dismissed it as growing pains but shortly after discovered she had ewing 's sarcoma as her discomfort continued . venessa 's parents kelly harris and karen monaghan found out that their daughter could have cancer on christmas eve , but her condition was n't confirmed until the new year . mr harris and ms monaghan spent christmas at the family 's windorah home , in central west queensland , with a dark cloud hanging over their head . by . sarah bull . published : . ` it was really hard , extremely hard . we 'd gone home christmas eve , ' ms monaghan told daily mail australia . the 12-year-old was the international winner in the tamblyn young model discovery contest . 07:36 est , 7 march 2014 . | . updated : . 09:51 est , 7 march 2014 . russell brand has cancelled a sold-out live show after his mother barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . the 38-year-old comedian had been due to perform at the derby assembly rooms on friday night , but made the decision to postpone the event in order to be with his family following the diagnosis . a spokesperson for the venue said at the time : ` we are very sorry , but have just been informed by the promoter that due to a family illness , russell is unable to perform this friday . the date has been rescheduled for monday , april 14 , 2014 . ' diagnosis : russell brand has cancelled a show on friday after his mother barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . and explaining the reasons behind the cancellation of the derby show , and one at the warwick arts centre on thursday night , russell wrote on his twitter page : ` sorry to eff you around with gigs . my mum ai n't well . tix will be honoured or refunded . ' he later expanded on the illness during his youtube show the trews , saying : ` my mother has currently got breast cancer . ' russell made the admission while talking about financial cuts to the nhs , adding that sensationalising cancer in the media is n't helpful for sufferers like his mother . admission : russell revealed the sad news during his youtube video blog the trews . venessa , whose family live in windorah , gained self-confidence from the competition after struggling with low self-esteem . her family have been a constant support for venessa who is currently undergoing chemotherapy in brisbane . ` it was a very scary at that time . we were given clear instructions for her not to use her leg . ' then days later at lady cilento children 's hospital in south brisbane , a doctor told the family what they had feared after venessa underwent medical scans . the cancer was located in the neck of venessa 's right femur and she was told it had eaten away so much of her bone that it had the thickness of an egg shell . ` the first few weeks were really chaotic and extremely stressful , as kelly and i went through that uncontrollable fear stage , ' ms monaghan said . the family 's mood was in stark contrast to what it had been just months earlier , when venessa was named international winner in the tamblyn young model discovery contest in september . however , he did comment that she has been attending nhs support groups that she has found useful . barbara , who has a very close relationship with russell , has previously beaten uterus cancer when the comedian was just eight , and breast cancer the first time a year later . ms monaghan said the contest had lifted venessa 's spirits and boosted her self esteem . ` she was feeling pretty down with her self-esteem . you do n't get to do many girly things out west , ' the 45-year-old said . she hopes to pursue a career in modelling after she recovers . tamblyn models have started a fundraising campaign for their rising star . venessa had suffered a fall and her leg started to hurt . it was after this she discovered she had cancer . ` we had entered her in the quest when her self-esteem was taking a hard battering at the time . ` it was an emotional night and a great thing for venessa to participate in and to bring that self-esteem in her up again . ' the win meant venessa was signed by tamblyn models who would help her learn how to succeed in her chosen career . ` they teach venessa things like how to walk , dress and prepare her for an overseas trip when she 's 15 or so , when she is old enough to participate in some modelling jobs . ' ms monaghan told daily mail australia . now that venessa has been handed this opportunity she is prepared to hit the ground running when she has recovered . the 12-year-old is destined to be a model with the height of 174 centimetres and is determined to fulfill her dreams . her family is able to be close by to venessa as she receives her cancer treatment thanks to childhood cancer support . fortunately , venessa is expected to make a full recovery after her chemotherapy treatment as doctors caught the cancer early . ` she 's our selfie queen . she 's always loved the camera , ' ms monaghan said . ` it 's all happened really differently to what we expected of venessa and -lsb- modelling is -rsb- what she wants to do , she 's made her mind up . ' but it is not just venessa 's career tamblyn models has been helping with . ms monaghan said she did not know what she would have done without the help of founder pam tamblyn who assisted in finding them a place to stay with childhood cancer support . it remains to be seen whether or not russell will continue with his scheduled messiah complex shows in plymouth and london this weekend . cancellation : russell has postponed two dates on his messiah complex tour . it remains to be seen if he will still perform in plymouth and london this weekend . apology : russell tweeted his apologies to fans . mailonline has contacted a spokesperson for russell for comment . russell has long been a supporter of cancer awareness campaigns due to his family 's history with the disease . promoting the coppafeel ! campaign in 2010 , russell appeared in a video with his mother encouraging women to check their breasts regularly for lumps . with barbara on camera with him , russell is seen asking her , ` you had breast cancer , did n't you ? ' to which she replies : ' i did have breast cancer , yes . ' the organisation - who are supported by the modelling agency - helps provide accommodation to rural families who want to live in the city to be closer their loved ones receiving much-needed medical treatment for conditions , such as cancer . tamblyn models have also started a fundraising campaign to help venessa and her family through her cancer treatment . and when he asks her how she is now , barbara replies : ` i 'm very , very well . ' fortunately , venessa is expected to make a full recovery after her chemotherapy treatment as doctors caught the cancer early . this is the same good news more and more young australians are receiving . over recent decades , the rate of childhood cancer survival has risen by six per cent , according to new cancer council figures . latest data shows a reduction in mortality rates overall , and an increase in five-year relative survival for all childhood cancers from 76 per cent in 1992-2001 to 82 per cent during 2002-2011 . sadly , one in five children still will die from cancer within five years , with about 95 children under the age of 15 dying from cancer each year in australia .
comedian has cancelled two sold-out shows on his messiah complex tour . barbara has beaten both breast cancer and uterus cancer previously . russell spoke about the diagnosis on his youtube video blog .
march 2014 . russell brand has cancelled a sold-out live show after his mother barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . the 38-year-old comedian had been due to perform at the derby assembly rooms on friday night , but made the decision to postpone the event in order to be with his family following the diagnosis . a spokesperson for the venue said at the time : ` we are very sorry , but have just been informed by the promoter that due to a family illness , russell is unable to perform this friday . the date has been rescheduled for monday , april 14 , 2014 . ' diagnosis : russell brand has cancelled a show on friday after his mother barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . and explaining the reasons behind the cancellation of the derby show , and one at the warwick arts centre on thursday night , russell wrote on his twitter page : ` sorry to eff you around with gigs . my mum ai n't well . tix will be honoured or refunded . ' he later expanded on the illness during his youtube show the trews , saying : ` my mother has currently got breast cancer . ' russell made the admission while talking about financial cuts to the nhs , adding that sensationalising cancer in the media is n't helpful for sufferers like his mother . admission : russell revealed the sad news during his youtube video blog the trews . venessa , whose family live in windorah , gained self-confidence from the competition after struggling with low self-esteem . her family have been a constant support for venessa who is currently undergoing chemotherapy in brisbane . ` it was a very scary at that time . we were given clear instructions for her not to use her leg . ' then days later at lady cilento children 's hospital in south brisbane , a doctor told the family what they had feared after venessa underwent medical scans . the cancer was located in the neck of venessa 's right femur and she was told it had eaten away so much of her bone that it had the thickness of an egg shell . ` the first few weeks were really chaotic and extremely stressful , as kelly and i went through that uncontrollable fear stage , ' ms monaghan said . the family 's mood was in stark contrast to what it had been just months earlier , when venessa was named international winner in the tamblyn young model discovery contest in september . however , he did comment that she has been attending nhs support groups that she has found useful . barbara , who has a very close relationship with russell , has previously beaten uterus cancer when the comedian was just eight , and breast cancer the first time a year later . ms monaghan said the contest had lifted venessa 's spirits and boosted her self esteem . to make a full recovery after her chemotherapy treatment as doctors caught the cancer early . ` she 's our selfie queen . she 's always loved the camera , ' ms monaghan said . ` it 's all happened really differently to what we expected of venessa and -lsb- modelling is -rsb- what she wants to do , she 's made her mind up . ' but it is not just venessa 's career tamblyn models has been helping with . ms monaghan said she did not know what she would have done without the help of founder pam tamblyn who assisted in finding them a place to stay with childhood cancer support . it remains to be seen whether or not russell will continue with his scheduled messiah complex shows in plymouth and london this weekend . cancellation : russell has postponed two dates on his messiah complex tour . it remains to be seen if he will still perform in plymouth and london this weekend . apology : russell tweeted his apologies to fans . mailonline has contacted a spokesperson for russell for comment . russell has long been a supporter of cancer awareness campaigns due to his family 's history with the disease . promoting the coppafeel ! campaign in 2010 , russell appeared in a video with his mother encouraging women to check their breasts regularly for lumps . with barbara on camera with him , russell is seen asking her , ` you had breast cancer , did n't you ? ' to which she replies : ' i did have breast cancer , yes . ' the organisation - who are supported by the modelling agency - helps provide accommodation to rural families who want to live in the city to be closer their loved ones receiving much-needed medical treatment for conditions , such as cancer . tamblyn models have also started a fundraising campaign to help venessa and her family through her cancer treatment . and when he asks her how she is now , barbara replies : ` i 'm very , very well . ' fortunately , venessa is expected to make a full recovery after her chemotherapy treatment as doctors caught the cancer early . this is the same good news more and more young australians are receiving . over recent decades , the rate of childhood cancer survival has risen by six per cent , according to new cancer council figures . latest data shows a reduction in mortality rates overall , and an increase in five-year relative survival for all childhood cancers from 76 per cent in 1992-2001 to 82 per cent during 2002-2011 . sadly , one in five children still will die from cancer within five years , with about 95 children under the age of 15 dying from cancer each year in australia .
march 2014 . russell brand has cancelled a sold-out live show after his mother barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . the 38-year-old comedian had been due to perform at the derby assembly rooms on friday night , but made the decision to postpone the event in order to be with his family following the diagnosis . a spokesperson for the venue said at the time : ` we are very sorry , but have just been informed by the promoter that due to a family illness , russell is unable to perform this friday . the date has been rescheduled for monday , april 14 , 2014 . ' diagnosis : russell brand has cancelled a show on friday after his mother barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . and explaining the reasons behind the cancellation of the derby show , and one at the warwick arts centre on thursday night , russell wrote on his twitter page : ` sorry to eff you around with gigs . my mum ai n't well . tix will be honoured or refunded . ' he later expanded on the illness during his youtube show the trews , saying : ` my mother has currently got breast cancer . ' russell made the admission while talking about financial cuts to the nhs , adding that sensationalising cancer in the media is n't helpful for sufferers like his mother . admission : russell revealed the sad news during his youtube video blog the trews . venessa , whose family live in windorah , gained self-confidence from the competition after struggling with low self-esteem . her family have been a constant support for venessa who is currently undergoing chemotherapy in brisbane . ` it was a very scary at that time . we were given clear instructions for her not to use her leg . ' then days later at lady cilento children 's hospital in south brisbane , a doctor told the family what they had feared after venessa underwent medical scans . the cancer was located in the neck of venessa 's right femur and she was told it had eaten away so much of her bone that it had the thickness of an egg shell . ` the first few weeks were really chaotic and extremely stressful , as kelly and i went through that uncontrollable fear stage , ' ms monaghan said . the family 's mood was in stark contrast to what it had been just months earlier , when venessa was named international winner in the tamblyn young model discovery contest in september . however , he did comment that she has been attending nhs support groups that she has found useful . barbara , who has a very close relationship with russell , has previously beaten uterus cancer when the comedian was just eight , and breast cancer the first time a year later . ms monaghan said the contest had lifted venessa 's spirits and boosted her self esteem . ` she was feeling pretty down with her self-esteem . you do n't get to do many girly things out west , ' the 45-year-old said . she hopes to pursue a career in modelling after she recovers . tamblyn models have started a fundraising campaign for their rising star . venessa had suffered a fall and her leg started to hurt . it was after this she discovered she had cancer . ` we had entered her in the quest when her self-esteem was taking a hard battering at the time . ` it was an emotional night and a great thing for venessa to participate in and to bring that self-esteem in her up again . ' the win meant venessa was signed by tamblyn models to make a full recovery after her chemotherapy treatment as doctors caught the cancer early . ` she 's our selfie queen . she 's always loved the camera , ' ms monaghan said . ` it 's all happened really differently to what we expected of venessa and -lsb- modelling is -rsb- what she wants to do , she 's made her mind up . ' but it is not just venessa 's career tamblyn models has been helping with . ms monaghan said she did not know what she would have done without the help of founder pam tamblyn who assisted in finding them a place to stay with childhood cancer support . it remains to be seen whether or not russell will continue with his scheduled messiah complex shows in plymouth and london this weekend . cancellation : russell has postponed two dates on his messiah complex tour . it remains to be seen if he will still perform in plymouth and london this weekend . apology : russell tweeted his apologies to fans . mailonline has contacted a spokesperson for russell for comment . russell has long been a supporter of cancer awareness campaigns due to his family 's history with the disease . promoting the coppafeel ! campaign in 2010 , russell appeared in a video with his mother encouraging women to check their breasts regularly for lumps . with barbara on camera with him , russell is seen asking her , ` you had breast cancer , did n't you more young australians are receiving . over recent decades , the rate of childhood cancer survival has risen by six per cent , according to new cancer council figures . latest data shows a reduction in mortality rates overall , and an increase in five-year relative survival for all childhood cancers from 76 per cent in 1992-2001 to 82 per cent during 2002-2011 . sadly , one in five children still will die from cancer within five years , with about 95 children under the age of 15 dying from cancer each year in australia .
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' diagnosis : russell brand has cancelled a show on friday his mother barbara for. and explaining the cancellation the derby show, one at the warwick arts centre thursday night russell wrote ` sorry eff you around with gigs. my mum ai n't well. tix will honoured or refunded. ' he later expanded the illness during his youtube show the trews, saying : ` my mother currently got. ' russell made the admission while talking financial cuts the nhs, adding sensationalising cancer in n't helpful sufferers like his mother. admission : russell revealed the sad news during his youtube video blog the trews. venessa, whose family live windorah gained from the competition after struggling. her family have a constant support venessa who in brisbane. ` it scary at. we were given clear instructions for her not use her leg. 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march 2014 . russell brand has cancelled a sold-out live show after his mother barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . the 38-year-old comedian had been due to perform at the derby assembly rooms on friday night , but made the decision to postpone the event in order to be with his family following the diagnosis . a spokesperson for the venue said at the time : ` we are very sorry , but have just been informed by the promoter that due to a family illness , russell is unable to perform this friday . the date has been rescheduled for monday , april 14 , 2014 . ' diagnosis : russell brand has cancelled a show on friday after his mother barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time . and explaining the reasons behind the cancellation of the derby show , and one at the warwick arts centre on thursday night , russell wrote on his twitter page : ` sorry to eff you around with gigs . my mum ai n't well . tix will be honoured or refunded . ' he later expanded on the illness during his youtube show the trews , saying : ` my mother has currently got breast cancer . ' russell made the admission while talking about financial cuts to the nhs , adding that sensationalising cancer in the media is n't helpful for sufferers like his mother . admission : russell revealed the sad news during his youtube video blog the trews . venessa , whose family live in windorah , gained self-confidence from the competition after struggling with low self-esteem . her family have been a constant support for venessa who is currently undergoing chemotherapy in brisbane . ` it was a very scary at that time . we were given clear instructions for her not to use her leg . ' then days later at lady cilento children 's hospital in south brisbane , a doctor told the family what they had feared after venessa underwent medical scans . the cancer was located in the neck of venessa 's right femur and she was told it had eaten away so much of her bone that it had the thickness of an egg shell . ` the first few weeks were really chaotic and extremely stressful , as kelly and i went through that uncontrollable fear stage , ' ms monaghan said . the family 's mood was in stark contrast to what it had been just months earlier , when venessa was named international winner in the tamblyn young model discovery contest in september . however , he did comment that she has been attending nhs support groups that she has found useful . barbara , who has a very close relationship with russell , has previously beaten uterus cancer when the comedian was just eight , and breast cancer the first time a year later . ms monaghan said the contest had lifted venessa 's spirits and boosted her self esteem . ? ' to which she replies : ' i did have breast cancer , yes . ' the organisation - who are supported by the modelling agency - helps provide accommodation to rural families who want to live in the city to be closer their loved ones receiving much-needed medical treatment for conditions , such as cancer . tamblyn models have also started a fundraising campaign to help venessa and her family through her cancer treatment . and when he asks her how she is now , barbara replies : ` i 'm very , very well . ' fortunately , venessa is expected to make a full recovery after her chemotherapy treatment as doctors caught the cancer early . this is the same good news more and more young australians are receiving . over recent decades , the rate of childhood cancer survival has risen by six per cent , according to new cancer council figures . latest data shows a reduction in mortality rates overall , and an increase in five-year relative survival for all childhood cancers from 76 per cent in 1992-2001 to 82 per cent during 2002-2011 . sadly , one in five children still will die from cancer within five years , with about 95 children under the age of 15 dying from cancer each year in australia .
 Russell Brand has canceled his live show due to his mother, Barbara, being diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. He made the announcement on Twitter and explained that he needs to be with his family during this difficult time.