My cousin was just diagnosed with it. He's 6 years old. Is it one of those things that if you have it.. you automatically know you're going to die or does he even have a chance?
2006-08-18 08:24:15 · 8 answers · asked by whateva 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
With the right therapie, he has a chance! And it is important to keep him happy - the mind also plays a big role in the healing process. Wish you all the best.
2006-08-18 08:31:20 · answer #1 · answered by Bimbilein 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the best of my recollection, childhood leukemia is something like 75% curable. It all depends on the kind of leukemia, and how advanced it is at diagnosis. However, the chemotherapy puts them at risk of other cancers later in life.
2006-08-18 19:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he does have a chance if caught early. My friend is a survivor of Leukemia
2006-08-18 15:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by fr33d0m09 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is treatable..a long drawn out process, but they key thing is that he would need a bone marrow transplant.. your whole family needs to be tested for a donor match..which I am sure they will soon all be tested. go to St. Judes website, and there will be information for people in your situation. Good luck and blessing for the little guy.
2006-08-18 15:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by t c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm preety sure that with I think 2 years of treatment you are cured. I heard something about that. Tell your cousin's parents to look for different opinions.
2006-08-18 15:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can live thru it. It is very tough on the body and emotions. Just pray and give all your support and understanding
2006-08-18 15:33:04 · answer #6 · answered by daddy's girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes leukaemia is survivable, especially in the young, and it also depends on what kind. Please give him lots of TLC. I think you should sit down and discuss this with your family. I hope he will be alright. You must think positive.
2006-08-18 15:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by Black Beauty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's survivable.check this site out, they can probly answer your questians:
http://www.re-mission.net/
2006-08-18 15:30:08 · answer #8 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋