David ’s Story

Site created on December 19, 2020

David is an enthusiastic, imaginative, and delightful boy.  He loves books, dinosaurs, robots, and superheros.  Imaginitive play comes natural to him.  

In February of 2019, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.  This particular type of Leukemia (LL) was treated at Comers Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago.  

Throughout 2019, David underwent chemotherapy protocol.   There were signs of optimism throughout the year; however, David's cancer returned in the summer of 2020.  At that time,  it was determined that he was a candidate for stem-cell treatment therapy.   His treatment protocol began in early December of 2020.  The stem-cell transplant is scheduled for Tuesday, December 22nd.   

Newest Update

Journal entry by Joseph Masterson

Latest on David From Teri and Mike
HI all,
I hope this finds you well. Hard to believe Easter is here, right?
So David has been progressing according to the Docs plan. He will be hitting his “100 days post transplant” milestone this week. Per Emily, this will hopefully allow for fewer oral meds-a welcome change for both David and Mom. I’m not sure if David or Biden have the tougher job of what needs to be accomplished in “the first 100 days”.
He is off TPN, is definitely getting stronger and, his gorgeous black hair is back. However, he was awfully cute without his his too. Em still takes him to Hem-Oc clinic 3 X per week. What a trouper she is!!
So, we are happy and hopeful that David’s recovery will continue along this upward trajectory.
Easter Blessings to all.
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