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.
Monday, May 23, 2011
All Medication is completed
Nick is completely done with all medication. He finished his Bactrum last week. I think he was happy about it. When I told him last week that he had finished all his 'clinic' meds he said 'great'. I do not think it really phases him, everything he has been through and how proud he should be to finally finish. He has moved on to being a 7yr old. He likes baseball and just picked up the basketball yesterday to try and play. He typically sits out of playing sports with his friends and I believe it is because he feels like he can not play or is not the fastest person. He knows the kids are better than him. We keep encouraging him that he will learn the game and to keep trying. I really believe he does not feel as strong as he looks. I know he tires easily but he will push himself when he wants to. We are fortunate that this is our 'biggest' concern. There are so many kids who are battling cancer and do not have the physical abilities like Nick does. Greg & I undertsand it will take some time for Nick to find his niche and what he really wants to do.
The kids are almost done with school and then will attend daycamp for the summer. Nick will be taking a summer enrichment program to help out with his reading. We have seen improvement with him and continue to try and find the books he likes. That is all news for now. I will have more to post next month with many activities coming up. Take Care, Karen
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Nick, We can't wait for your visit this summer!!!! Yeah for no more medicine....The pool opens today!
See you soon,
Justin, Luke and Kaitlyn
Your NC cousins
No more meds...wahoooo!!! Sam is similar in the 'not joining in' stuff. I think time will help Nick feel more confident.
Hugs,
Katy xxx
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