Brave boy learns to walk despite grapefruit sized facial cysts which affect his balance Alex Grabowski has had eight operations to reduce his cysts. Alex Grabowski walks as his mum, Emily, looks on. (Image: SWNS.) Get the latest Scottish parenting news sent straight to your inbox each week with our newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A little boy with cysts the size of a grapefruit on his face has defied the odds to take his first steps - despite the weight of his head making it hard for him to walk and balance.