Rocky is a very shy and timid teenager. He loves video games and Micheal Jackson.
Before he was diagnosed, Rocky experienced some pain in his chest. He was only 13 when he was diagnosed with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on March 10, 2020. Three days later, all of the schools were shut down because of the pandemic. It was a horrible time. We got stuck in the hospital for over 30 days and he spent his 14th bday in the hospital. He had a lot of side effects and a lot of different doctors but, Rocky is a rockstar and he pushed through. Now, after 2.4 years of treatment, he will ring the bell on July 27th. FIGHTLIKEROCKY!!
He had 2.4 years of treatment which included chemo, lumbar punctures, blood transfusions, scans, and physical therapy. His diagnosis affected his mental status as well. He sees over 8 specialists that manage his ongoing healthcare. He also has focus issues and can’t walk for a long period of time. We didn’t have a lot of support from family and friends so it was just his dad, his brother, and rocky and I pushing through. Your life is never the same after your child is diagnosed with cancer.
Rocky is a fighter!! His treatment has ended but the side effects don’t stop. He actually has 3 more surgeries in the Fall. He has a long road to recovery.
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