As survivors of childhood cancer are being studied they are finding that more and more they are suffering with many long term side effects. Just like the effects seen in my son Jakob.
Unfortunately we are learning that the many side effects are sometimes the worse of the beast. You over come one beast to only have 3 or 4 more to handle. It is even harder on a family as you don't have the support network of doctors and nurses and others going through treatment as you did when you are on treatment. I know first hand this situation. Jakob did 3 1/2 years of chemo everyday. We have been off chemo for 4 years and now have more problems then we did to begin with.
Often times there is no clear cut plan of treatment. The side effects that these children suffer from often have to be treated by many dr's and some just scratch their heads as they don't know what to do. We are just know coming into an age that we have survivors so this is uncharted territory for many.
The drugs we are giving our children were developed in the 1970's and are very toxic to their little bodies. Not to mention the emotional toll it takes on the families and siblings.
Please help me bring awareness to childhood cancer. Visit my website http://www.beadsofhope.com/ and spread the word. The more people know the more will take a stand and put an end to this nasty disease.
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