Anyone know of a child diagnosed with leukaemia (ALL) and have a happy outcome? Some positive stories needed please.

[Myworldjusthim]

My DS has been very unwell. Has had covid and a few other viruses for about 4-5 weeks. He was getting over the viruses but kept spiking temperatures. He was also sleeping a lot.
took him to the GP twice he said just viral. Took him A&E they said just viral but because his fever was high they would admit and start antibiotics.
Long story short, he had lots of blood tests that showed he had low wbc, low platelets and low red cells. So they admitted him. I asked several times about leukaemia and was told bit would show in his bloods especially the film. His fever kept stopping and starting. Sometime high, sometimes mild. They then said they wanted to look at his bone marrow as he wasn’t making any new cells at all. They suspected aplastic anaemia.
Last night we got the news he has ALL leukaemia. And they want to start treatment straight away.

Anyone know of anyone who has been in a similar situation? What is the outlook for leukaemia? What can I expect? Can he go into remission or recover?

How terrifying for you, op. It might be worth having a look for Gary Lineker talking about his son George, who is a happy, healthy 30 year old after having leukemia as a baby.

I was diagnosed with ALL at 13, about 30 years ago. I am still here alive and kicking!

I was put on experimental chemotherapy (this was the early 90s) and I got better. Not to say it wasn't uncomfortable or the results of which were high up on my beauty agenda (being 14 with no hair over winter was not ideal) but, I'm living proof there are positive outcomes.

I'm so very sorry you're all going through this. Be there for your DS, listen to how he's feeling and make things as comfortable at home as possible because he'll want to leave isolation unit as quickly as possible (at least, I was put in isolation for that first month to avoid infection as I was neutropenic).

Survival rates are very high nowadays, as my Dr said, it was a 'blip' and there are lots of treatment pathways. Happy to chat over PM if you had any questions,

Hi I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter.
I'm just letting you know there is a children with cancer board on here ,hopefully there are other parents who understand what you are going through on there.

Sorry to hear this. It’s so unfair.

Sorry to hear about your child. It must be so stressful for all of you.

I went to high school with someone who had leukaemia as a kid. From what they said I understand the treatment was sometimes uncomfortable but it was a long time ago so likely they have better treatments and protocols now.

Afaik it never returned and they’re an adult with their own teenage kids now.

@Myworldjusthim I followed your thread when it was new and have thought about your and your son often. How is he doing and how are you? xx

Hi. To people asking about positive outcomes...I had ALL Leukemia when I was 17, over 30 yrs ago (and I also needed open heart surgery to remove 2 clots which became lodged in my heart from Hickman lines). I later graduated from Uni and had a relatively snr job for some years. My health has deteriorated in recent years which is down to excess stress but it didn't have to be that way. So, yes, I think a healthy, meaningful life is very possible. But all the fundamentals of a healthy life become of increased importance: good diet, rest, exercise, relaxation/mindfulness and most importantly loving kindness (self, family, friends,partner). Good luck.