Nick is an amazing 6 year old fighting T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He was diagnosed at 4 years old on Oct. 15, 2008 and here is the story of his courageous battle. This day changed our lives forever. Nick seemed very healthy at the time and the only signs we noticed were swollen lymph nodes on his neck. At first, we thought it could be a virus, but after 2 rounds of blood tests, the doctors confirmed our worst fear, cancer. This site is to show how strong our little boy is.
Update:
Nicholas finished treatment on 11/18/2010. He will continue to go for blood work for the next 3 years. He is still in remission.
Friday, March 20, 2009
The Shannon Family - We're Home
Yes, we were able to come today. Greg and Nick arrived around 5pm and Nick is very happy to be home. Tom and Nick started laughing together, they really missed each other. Now that we are all educated, his ANC was 357 before he left the hospital. The fever has been gone for over 48 hours and Nick has even walked a little. The good news is that he is back to himself again and making jokes and most of all SMILING. We are going to enjoy the weekend and probably take him to CBS Scene Restaurant.... which is now his favorite place.
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Nick we are so happy you are home and I can not wait to see that smile! Hang in there as the ups and downs go. We are cheering!!!
Love Joey, Megan and kendra PS - Kendra is walking too
Glad you are home Nick and feeling better. We can't wait to see you next month, although little miss Molly may not becoming if she doesn't get over her car sickness. She throws up all over the card before we get to the end of the street. Hopefully some of your braveness will rub off on her and she won't be so nervous when she gets in the car. Say a prayer for Molly Nick!! Julies excited about coming too!!
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