Kellan loves to learn and is always curious. He is VERY ticklish so that will guarantee to get a giggle out of him. He loves geography and is very knowledgeable about our states/capitals and countries of the world. Currently, he loves watching the Amazing Race. He likes solving clues and missions.
Kellan was diagnosed with Pre-B ALL in April 2019. He was 4 years old. He failed to reach MRD negative after the first month of treatment and switched to the very high-risk treatment protocol.
Before his diagnosis, Kellan complained about knee pain for about a year, and the doctor attributed it to growing pains. He had nosebleeds as well. A few weeks before the diagnosis, we noticed fatigue, petechia, and swollen lymph nodes.
During treatment, there were periods when he couldn’t walk or felt pain when walking. Although he can get around independently now, I feel his gait is slower and he tends to drag his feet. He’s still using two feet on each step when going downstairs.
This has turned our life upside down. We had to take it day by day. We couldn’t plan for anything because things could change in a split second. It affected all aspects of our lives particularly employment which we need to keep to pay for bills.
On a positive note, the diagnosis forced us to cherish the little moments more than ever and try to live every day to the fullest.
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