But when the cough became persistent, they took her to her GP, where doctors told them it was asthma and prescribed her an inhaler and steroids. The treatment initially appeared to work but two weeks later the deep, chesty cough returned – and was even worse. Her parents Darren and Ria Wigginton from Bracklesham Bay took her to A&E when she became lethargic and hot and she was immediately admitted to Southampton General Hospital. But doctors then made the bombshell discovery that she wasn’t suffering from asthma at all – but actually had cancer. People in the area have been quick to respond to the appeal for help following articles in the Chichester Observer. Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live. Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on. 1 – Make our website your homepage at www.chichester.co.uk 2 – Like our Facebook page at Chichester Observer Facebook 3 – Follow us on Twitter at @Chiobserver 4 – Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here. And do share with your family and friends – so they don’t miss out! The Chichester Observer – always the first with your local news. Be part of it.