On November 27, 2023 after having a high fever for four days Kane was diagnosed with B Cell ALL Leukemia. Immediately when he woke up on the fourth day with a fever over 102, we knew something had to be wrong and took him to the Emergency Room. When we were finally taken to a room, doctors began to ask questions to try to figure out the root of the problem. After being poked 11 times by 4 different nurses they were finally able to draw blood and run multiple tests. We were admitted into the hospital that evening and by the next day we had the results of the blood cultures and we heard a diagnosis we could have never anticipated.
Hearing that your child has cancer is truly something you can never prepare your Mama heart for. Seeing your child in pain and unable to function as normal is just as hard.
Within 24 hours of his diagnosis, he was given a blood transfusion, started his chemo treatments, and had a lumbar puncture in his spine, along with a bone marrow biopsy. After countless test, procedures, PICC line placement and removal, and having a Port implanted in his chest, we were able to continue treatment from home; with regular visits to the outpatient clinic.
In May, we were blessed with the news of remission. This means his oncology team hasn’t found any cancer in his body during his last few tests but will continue to treat him.
We have reached day 421 since he was diagnosed and he still takes an oral chemo daily as well as regular doctors visits, and a lumbar puncture every 3 months to confirm that he remains cancer free. The fact that our four year old can swallow a pill every day is still mind blowing to me.
Kane has been an absolute light since the moment he was born. He has brought us more joy and purpose than I ever could have imagined. I know he will one day do great things and this is only a small obstacle that we will overcome.
Kane will continue to be treated until April of 2026 but continues to be true to his namesake, a Little Warrior.
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