Palm Beach Area

 
BRIAN

Birthday: February 25, 2000
Diagnosis Date: September 8, 2004
Diagnosis: acute lymphocytic leukemia
Hometown: West Palm Beach

About Brian: At only 4 years old, Brian was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) in September of 2004.  Brian?s immediate treatment included daily Chemo pills, weekly blood draws and weekly shots in the leg. 
In October of 2007, Brian completed his Chemotherapy treatments, and his port was removed shortly after. 
We're happy to report his follow-ups have been good. 
Brian is a very strong, healthy, active little boy who likes baseball, basketball and soccer. He has also become ?Shredder Man? because he loves the skate park.
Brian lives in West Palm Beach with his parents, Patrick and Nancy and his brother Brendan.

MAX 

Birthday: September 5

Diagnosis date: July 2008

Diagnosis:Follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Hometown: Port St. Lucie

About Judy: I received my diagnosis of follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in July of 2008. I found out I had multiple enlarged lymph nodes in my abdomen when I went for an ultrasound. I work as a therapist at the hospital where I had the tests, and I was shocked to say the least when my doctor told me I had some form of lymphoma! It took seven weeks of further testing, including two lymph node biopsies and a bone marrow biopsy, to receive a final dignosis. Once the plan was set, a port was placed and I started my 6 rounds of CVP-R. I was lucky to not have any nausea or pain. I learned to pace myself and worked all three of my jobs, but at a slower speed. The treatments worked and I went into remission after my second round. I am presently on the 2 year maintenance treatment--every three months Rituxan.

Birthday: August 10, 1994

Diagnosis date: May 1988

Diagnosis: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

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