A CLYDEBANK boy who underwent radical therapy for an aggressive cancer now weighs a little more than 11kg.

Caleb Stirrat spent months in Jacksonville, Florida, with his parents Karen and Andy and triplet siblings Polly and Alyssia, for proton therapy.

But when he returned, the three-year-old still needed more chemotherapy and his Parkhall family have said it’s taken its toll.

Specialists believe the treatment was 99.9 per cent successful, but they have to wait for the chemo course to finish before they can be sure.

And that keeps getting delayed as Caleb needs extra injections, platelets and blood transfusions.

Claire, Karen’s aunt, told the Post: “He has had an MRI since returning to Scotland and there is still a small uncertain area which they suspect was post op blood.

Read more: Clydebank's Caleb Stirrat ready to return home from Florida

“It has reduced but is still there.

“We are trying to remain hopeful but the treatment has taken its toll on Caleb. He now weighs just above 11kg, is very underweight, and is not eating once again.

“He gets very distressed with hospital visits and procedures, and tires easily.”

The family have been overwhelmed by community support and fundraising in recent months, particularly to help meet the expenses of living in the US for months.

Dad Andy, a taxi driver, has returned to work part time to help cover costs but Claire said they are struggling.

She said: Andy can’t afford a radio at present so he struggles even when he can work.

“As you can imagine the bills mount up with a house, three small children, living costs, transport back and forth and having to eat out a lot when at hospital.

“The help previously given has made such a difference. But once again we are looking to the public to help this Bankie family.

“We are doing all we can but it’s not enough sadly.”

To donate click here.