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Childhood Illness

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health1 year ago

"Family's Plea for Donor as Two-Year-Old Battles Rare Leukaemia"

Two-year-old Elijah, diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia, is in need of a bone marrow transplant. His family is urging people to sign up as potential donors to help find a match. Elijah's constant illness was initially a medical mystery, but he was later diagnosed with Noonan syndrome and juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia. Chemotherapy is not as effective for his condition, and a bone marrow transplant is crucial for his treatment. The family's plea for donors has received support from a blood cancer charity and various celebrities, as they hope to give Elijah the best chance of finding a donor match and improving his health.

health2 years ago

"Mother's Hope: Seeking a Cure for 8-Year-Old Son's Rare, Fatal Disease"

Emily Blackburn's 8-year-old son, Grayson Naff, was diagnosed with the rare, genetic, fatal disorder Batten disease, which will lead to vision loss, cognitive decline, and ultimately death. The family is navigating the challenges of managing Naff's symptoms and raising funds for his costly care, while hoping for a cure to be developed in his lifetime. Batten disease currently has no cure, but research and medical efforts are ongoing to find treatments tailored to its different subtypes.