Honored Kid

Andrew D.

Age 11
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Location

North Fort Myers, FL, US

Diagnosis

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Date of Diagnosis

December 2016

Status

In treatment

Treated At

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

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My Story

After several weeks of unexplained, low grade fevers coupled with excessive exhaustion, repeat trips to the pediatrician for blood work and a later visit with oncology for a bone marrow biopsy, Andrew was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) on 12/22/16. We spent 5 days at the children's hospital in the hands of some of the best medical staff I've ever met. Andrew had surgery to have a mediport placed on 12/23/16 and his treatment regimen began that day. He's had several doses of intrathecal chemo, which he is sedated for, as well as IV chemo and steroids. After a bone marrow aspiration on 1/19/17, we were given the news on 1/23/17 that Andrew's leukemia is in remission. He will continue treatment as a standard risk patient for about 3.5 years. Andrew is handling the challenges of cancer like a warrior. We are grateful beyond words for the outpouring of support all around. Please join us in prayer as we continue this difficult road to recovery. #TeamAndrew Thank you for supporting me and the more than 300,000 kids worldwide who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. By sharing the gifts of your time, talent and money with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, you're supporting research to give all kids with cancer a better chance for a cure.

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