I decided to do the blog a different way when it comes to all the precious little ones we are making gowns for. I wanted a way to share more information about the conditions, treatments, etc that these children are going through. My thoughts behind this are that it will help families make a connection to others with similar conditions, find support and even hope.
So, with that being said ~ let's meet Kaleb!
So, with that being said ~ let's meet Kaleb!
Kaleb is 5 years old and has been diagnosed with an Anaplastic Astrocytoma which is a form of brain cancer. This particular tumor is inoperable and has caused weakness in his left hand.
During his is battle Kaleb has undergone the following treatments and therapies (I quoted the text from his mother on the questionnaire). Kaleb's therapies and treatments are done at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana.
During his is battle Kaleb has undergone the following treatments and therapies (I quoted the text from his mother on the questionnaire). Kaleb's therapies and treatments are done at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Multiple MRI's & CT Scans. He had a Port put in. 33 days of Radiation along w/ 42 days of Chemotherapy. Now battling his 10 rounds of chemo (he has had 4 of 10 rounds already.) He has his CBC checked every week (which means his port accessed every week.) He also lost his hair during Radiation treatment. Also switching medications around to stop his seizures he was having (which stopped once he started Radiation). He also does Occupational Therapy for his left hand (which he lost the strength in during his long seizure he had at the very beginning).
In the future for Kaleb is more chemotherapy (potentially through an IV), MRI's, occupational therapy and maybe even a feeding tube.
Through all of this so far ~ Kaleb has managed to still be the fun loving, active, happy child that he was before the cancer. The most frightening moment for Kaleb's mother was not knowing what was wrong with Kaleb, but her most exciting moment was to hear his tumor wasn't growing anymore!
Through all of this so far ~ Kaleb has managed to still be the fun loving, active, happy child that he was before the cancer. The most frightening moment for Kaleb's mother was not knowing what was wrong with Kaleb, but her most exciting moment was to hear his tumor wasn't growing anymore!
I just LOVE this picture of Kaleb! He dressed in his gown for Halloween as a cancer doctor! See the chemo duck too?!
You can follow Kaleb's Journey through the following Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/KalebBorders30
To Learn More About Anaplastic Astrocytoma Click on the Link Below:
National Brain Tumor Society
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