A King Country community is "brokenhearted" as a four-year-old with brain cancer has died, just weeks after her parents were married.
Asia-Lee Taitoko was diagnosed in April with a high-grade malignant stage four glioblastoma, also known as Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM).
One of the most aggressive forms of cancer, it spread throughout her body despite surgery to remove 80 percent of the tumour, radiation and chemotherapy treatment.
"It is with a huge hole in my broken heart that I let those of you who do not know, our precious baby passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving whanau on Thursday evening," an update on a Givealittle page for Asia-Lee says.
Parents Nikki and Dallas Taitoko, both 22, were set to marry in November after being engaged for two years and together for seven years.
But the local community of Piopio banded together, donating everything possible so the couple could get married on August 3, so Asia-Lee could be there.
"We thank you for all your kindness and generosity towards our baby," the Givealittle page says.
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Review of case confirmed by DHB
Before Asia-Lee's death, the Waikato DHB confirmed it would be reviewing her case after her parents complained she was given inadequate care.
Asia-Lee spent three weeks in Waikato Hospital before her brain tumour was discovered in April.
She was diagnosed with a range of different viruses and infections as tests were coming back clear.
"Every single doctor was saying something different to the last doctor that had just come in. It started getting stressful and frustrating that their stories weren't all adding up," mum Nikki told Newshub.
Her health rapidly declined and Nikki claims medical staff refused a CT scan.
Asia-Lee was suffering from severe headaches, vomiting and had no appetite.
Her skin changed colour and the personality of the usually bubbly, kind young girl disappeared.
Asia-Lee's parents then demanded a transfer to Starship Hospital, where was given a CT scan right away and was diagnosed with a brain tumour, all within eight hours.
The Waikato DHB told Newshub it will look into the care she received.
"We are aware that this is a very distressing and sad time for the family," said Waikato Hospital chief operating officer Ron Dunham earlier in August.
"We are going to work with the family to understand their concerns and have started a review of the case."
Newshub.
