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Footballguy
I’m not sure why I’m posting this at 5:30 in the morning but I guess maybe it’s related to the fact that I haven’t slept in a while and not thinking clearly. Actually in reality it’s because this forum is an amazing support network and we have some damn knowledgeable posters.
My 8 year old son (Toren) woke up Monday morning with what appeared to be a neck strain and a bit of a fever. He plays a bunch of sports so I didn’t make a big deal about it. We medicated him and the next couple days he was sore but things seemed to be improving. Yesterday he complained that the neck pain was more intense and again his temp was high. I immediately called the after hour nurse and she said to take him to the ER right away. After running some bloodwork, the doctor diagnosed him with Acute Leukemia. Shocking and devastating and all I could think about is why I didn’t take him to the ER on Monday.
Anyways I’ve been in tears in and out most of the past 8 hours as I sit next to my little guy in the hospital wondering what happens next.
I did have a great talk with the Oncologist and the prognosis for what he has is actually pretty good (given that it’s cancer). I know this is the beginning of a very long journey for him but man is he a fighter.
Anyways not sure what I’m looking for. Maybe thoughts and prayers. Definitely advice/suggestions.
My 8 year old son (Toren) woke up Monday morning with what appeared to be a neck strain and a bit of a fever. He plays a bunch of sports so I didn’t make a big deal about it. We medicated him and the next couple days he was sore but things seemed to be improving. Yesterday he complained that the neck pain was more intense and again his temp was high. I immediately called the after hour nurse and she said to take him to the ER right away. After running some bloodwork, the doctor diagnosed him with Acute Leukemia. Shocking and devastating and all I could think about is why I didn’t take him to the ER on Monday.
Anyways I’ve been in tears in and out most of the past 8 hours as I sit next to my little guy in the hospital wondering what happens next.
I did have a great talk with the Oncologist and the prognosis for what he has is actually pretty good (given that it’s cancer). I know this is the beginning of a very long journey for him but man is he a fighter.
Anyways not sure what I’m looking for. Maybe thoughts and prayers. Definitely advice/suggestions.