Zachary Lumbar Puncture with intrathecal chemo

This is Zachary in late July 2007 at NYU Medical Center. Zachary has leukemia. Treatment for leukemia, for boys lasts three and a half years. It consists of intravenous and intrathecal chemotherapy, steroids, antibiotics and daily oral chemotherapy. Zachary was three and a half when he was diagnosed. He is now 5. His treatment will continue until he is 7. Zachary is my hero. Please support the "Conquer Childhood Cancer Act" by writing to your representatives. In doing so you are honoring thousands of children, like my son, who are literally fighting for their lives. Childhood cancer survival rates must improve. One child lost is too many. Thank you.

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[brooke050870]

Oh my gosh. I stumbled upon this quite accidentally and it broke my heart. Please tell me that this beautiful little boy is doing better now. No child should ever have to go through something like this.

[familyinny]

@brooke050870 ... You'll be happy to know that after 3+ years of chemotherapy treatment, Zachary is cancer free and doing very, very well. He's been off treatment for a little over two years now. He is a happy, well adjusted, super smart, nine year old boy (who is wise WELL BEYOND his years). Thank you for your good wishes!

[saljoslin]

keep fightin angel

thoughts go out to famliy stay strong

sal xxxxxxx

[familyinny]

@saljoslin Thank you so much.

[trecoolsrebelrocker]

What a cute kid!! How's he doing now?

[familyinny]

@trecoolsrebelrocker You'll be happy to know that after 3+ years of chemotherapy treatment, Zachary is cancer free and doing very, very well. He's been off treatment for a little over two years now. He is a happy, well adjusted, super smart, nine year old boy (who is wise WELL BEYOND his years). Thank you for your good wishes!

[sollannah]

Oh... It hurts a lot to see this little angel in pain... Don't worry Zachary, you're not alone. We'll pray for you. Be strong sweetie. I know you are. ♥

[RPete100]

Keep fighting Zachary. You can and will beat this. You are in my famiy's prayers.

[60jess90]

i have a friend called Daniel who was 5 when he was diognosed, he still has 2 years left of treatment so please wheerever is possible donate money to 'click clicck sargent' who not only help the children but also the siblings and parents.

[lifesaver173]

I was in this hospital.

[wolfspirit123]

Light bless him =)



[Atreyusmommy]

My son was dignosed 21 days ago today with A.L.L . I hope your son is well , I know there is a long road ahead of me . I'm just trying to get prepared for it ... as prepared as i can .