After nine months of treatment and 18 months of after-care my son is still cancer-free. I shaved my head for him, countless others who will follow him, and the many who went before.
Many children with cancer lose function in parts of their bodies. They sometimes lose eyesight, hearing, brain power, or bladder and bowel control like my son did. Radiation and chemo are often the only option for cancer treatment. Because of the advocacy, awareness, and fundraising from organizations like St. Baldricks, someday no child will have to suffer because of cancer. It will just be another day at the beach.
Advocacy is not hard. It just takes heart and a story to share. By sharing our stories with our congressional leaders we help future generations of cancer patients.
Jennifer Cartwright
Wichita Falls, TX
Mother of Zachary, Age 4,
Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Cancer-free
SBF
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