Enduring chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 7year
old Joel Waters has still managed to achieve an orange belt in karate. This Melbourne
boy was diagnosed with leukemia in 2007. However the prognosis for his recovery
has been positive so far. He is also preparing to go to second grade in school
from this week.
The treatment was intensive in the
early stages and took its toll on young Joel. Due to the side-effects of
chemotherapy Joel had hunger cravings which lead to 4kg weight gain in about
3weeks. When he was 3years old, he lost the ability to walk due to effects of
the drug on nerve endings.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the cancer of white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts. It is the most common of all childhood cancers and can be fatal in weeks if left untreated.
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2 years ago, Joel began karate lessons, swimming and snorkeling. Joel said, "During the treatment, karate lessons made me feel better." Joel's oncologist at Monash Children's Hospital, Dr Pratiti Bandopadhayay says, "90 per cent of children with the seven-year-old's form of cancer will be cured. It was very rewarding seeing Joel preparing to go to school this week."
Source: Medindia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment In Children Possible Sans Preventive Cranial Radiation
Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can be successfully treated using a carefully personalized chemotherapy regimen without cranial radiation, investigators at St.
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