Ex On The Beach’s Ashley Cain reveals daughter Azaylia’s ‘rare’ leukemia is an ‘uphill battle’

Ashley Cain has updated his followers on his eight-week-old daughter Azaylia Diamond’s fight with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia. 

The Ex On The Beach star,  29, took to Instagram on Sunday to say he and his girlfriend Safiyya Vorajee have the ‘hope and faith she will surprise everybody’.

Ashley announced to his followers on Friday his daughter had leukemia, which is cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues.  

‘This little solider is fighting’: Ashley Cain has updated his followers on his eight-week-old daughter Azaylia Diamond’s fight with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia

In Sunday’s video, Ashley doted on Azaylia as he said: ‘What are you so cheeky for today? You little lion.

‘We have accepted what’s going on, we know what we need to do to beat it.

‘This little soldier is fighting amazingly, it’s incredible. She’s got a very rare and aggressive case of it, and she is very little so she’s fighting an uphill battle but I have hope and faith she will surprise everybody.

Staying strong: The Ex On The Beach star, 29, took to Instagram on Sunday to say he and his girlfriend Safiyya Vorajee have the 'hope and faith she will surprise everybody'

Staying strong: The Ex On The Beach star, 29, took to Instagram on Sunday to say he and his girlfriend Safiyya Vorajee have the ‘hope and faith she will surprise everybody’

Strong: 'This little soldier is fighting amazingly, it's incredible. She's got a very rare and aggressive case of it, and she is very little so she's fighting an uphill battle', he said

Strong: ‘This little soldier is fighting amazingly, it’s incredible. She’s got a very rare and aggressive case of it, and she is very little so she’s fighting an uphill battle’, he said

‘We are going to keep fighting and working and are taking this step by step, day by day – as long as keep having these promising results we are going to be okay.

‘As long as there’s a glimmer of hope, it doesn’t matter how much or how little, we will hold on to that and use that to fuel us to the stars and back. 

‘I wanted everyone to know in times like this you cling onto every bit of faith and all the positive messages and all the prayers, 100% trust me they are helping.

Health: Ashley announced to his followers on Friday his daughter had leukemia, which is cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues

Health: Ashley announced to his followers on Friday his daughter had leukemia, which is cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues

Doting dad: Ashley said: 'We are going to keep fighting and working and are taking this step by step, day by day - as long as keep having these promising results we are going to be okay'

Doting dad: Ashley said: ‘We are going to keep fighting and working and are taking this step by step, day by day – as long as keep having these promising results we are going to be okay’

‘We are feeling the love so thank you for the positivity; we are fighting, we are strong, and we are going to beat this.’

The reality star captioned the emotional video: ‘Somebody woke up very cheeky today and inspired me and the whole ward to smile and be positive!

‘Despite her condition, she is the happiest and most energetic person in the room and as much as we’re trying to be there and help her, she’s always the one fueling the flame of hope for us all!

The amount of love and support we have received is overwhelming and heart filling BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY your prayers and positivity is creating an energy that we’re all fuelling off and using to grind through this tough time SO PLEASE PLEASE KEEP IT GOING! 

‘You’re all amazing and we really appreciate you! LETS GO CHAMP.’ 

Proud daddy: Ex On The Beach star Ashley Cain announced the birth of his daughter back in August with a sweet snap of the baby girl wearing a pink hat

Proud daddy: Ex On The Beach star Ashley Cain announced the birth of his daughter back in August with a sweet snap of the baby girl wearing a pink hat

The television personality and his girlfriend Safiyya Vorajee welcomed baby Azaylia Diamond in August.

Sharing the first photos of his newborn daughter, Ashley wrote: ‘Azaylia Diamond Cain 7lbs 10oz. Born 10/08/2020. Time 06:56. 

‘There is no words to describe this feeling. But she has opened new doors to my life and my heart. I could literally look at her all day and hold her till my arms give in. 

‘But mainly I will always be there for her as her daddy, her friend and her confidant! Daddy loves you baby, you’ve changed my life!’

Ashley made a name for himself as one of the original stars on Ex On The Beach after carving a career as a footballer.  

He starred on the first series and returned for the second, before joining the celebrity fifth season in 2016. 

He had a fling with Jemma Lucy on the show and went on to date Big Brother star Chloe Khan a year later but split in February 2018. 

Expecting: Ashley and aesthetic practitioner Safiyya announced they were expecting their first child together on Instagram in February

Expecting: Ashley and aesthetic practitioner Safiyya announced they were expecting their first child together on Instagram in February

What are the symptoms of leukaemia in children?

Fatigue and pale skin – this is because leukaemia can cause anaemia which makes a child feel weak, tired and light-headed.

Infections and fever – children with leukaemia lack normal white blood cells which would normally help fight infection.

Rash – children may have small, dark spots that look like common rashes if the leukemia cells spread to the skin   

Easy bruising or bleeding – this includes frequent nosebleeds, bleeding gums and bleeding a lot from small cuts.

Bone or joint pain – this is caused by a build up of leukaemia cells near the surface of the bone or inside the joint.

Swelling of the abdomen – leukaemia cells may collect in the liver and spleen causing them to enlarge.

Loss of appetite and weight loss – if the spleen and liver swell, they can press against the stomach causing loss of appetite.

Swollen lymph nodes – some leukaemias spread to the lymph nodes causing them to swell.

Source: American Cancer Society