On Thursday Colin received his second PEG asparaginase for this phase. It's two shots administered at the same time in each thigh. Colin was in great spirits during his visit... he colored with the volunteer, watched his favorite show (Elmo) and even gave Dr Joe and Carolyn a high five. Dr. Chester, the hospital clown, tried to make a clinic appearance however as soon as Chester walked through the door Colin started whimpering so Chester turned around with a frown on his face and walked back out. Colin takes after his daddy who also doesn't care for clowns!
Next clinic visit is scheduled for Monday.
On Friday October 2, 2009, just days after his second birthday, Colin was diagnosed with childhood leukemia (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, "ALL"). Colin's leukemia subtype is called precursor or early pre-B. This site is designed to keep family and friends informed of Colin's progress so please come back often.
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Colin's Crew
Colin’s Crew was originally formed to provide financial and emotional support to the Westbrook family. As Colin continues to do well on treatment, “Colin’s Crew” is planning fundraisers to help families in the same situation as the Westbrook’s. Visit us online at Colins-Crew.org
Hope
"Hope is the belief in a better tomorrow. Hope sustains the will to live and gives the strength to endure each trial. Hope is not a way around, it is a way through. The majority of children conquer childhood leukemia and live long and happy lives. There is a reason for hope." Nancy Keene
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