“Not a day that goes by that I don’t feel a flash of terror at the thought of his cancer returning, even though the statistics say it won’t. I have seen too many beautiful children succumb to these diseases, and become the wrong statistic.”
My son Aiden was diagnosed with Wilms' tumor in his right kidney on March 3, 2013. He was 3 years old.
He had surgery to remove a 2.2 pound tumor and his entire kidney. He underwent radiation and chemotherapy for 6 months as a course of treatment.
This wasn't our first introduction to this cancer. Or neighbor's son was diagnosed with the same cancer almost 3 years prior. Unfortunately, their son lost his battle with this rare pediatric cancer. My son is doing very well and is a happy healthy 6 year old.
We are the lucky ones.
Over the course of the last 3 years, I have met many child patients, or warriors, and their families. I count them among some of the bravest people I know. Many of their stories don't end happily.
We need to do more. More for these kids, and their families.
I can tell you that there is not a day that goes by that I don't feel a flash of terror at the thought of his cancer returning, even though the statistics say it won't. I have seen too many beautiful children succumb to these diseases, and become the wrong statistic.
