The case of JA, a teenager 14 years old – originally from Xalapa in Veracruz, Mexico– Suffer Canceris trending on social networks after Leo Guzmán, the mother of the minor, told the story of her son and asked for support so that he can fulfill his dream of meeting the Cruz Azul players, since it is his last wish .
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The brave decision of Stop your chemotherapy treatments That's because doctors had told him the treatment would be aggressive and expensive. Likewise, for Leo's son, resuming cancer treatment would mean experiencing moments of pain and not sharing special moments, such as his birthday, with his loved ones.
In an interview with ADN40Mx media, JA stated that he told his mother to respect his decision not to resume treatment; On the other hand, he asked her to enjoy the time together.
What is the youngest JA's type of cancer?
The minor suffers from this lymphoblastic leukemia, a disease diagnosed at age 5, which resulted in him receiving a total of 120 chemotherapy sessions. In October 2023, the mother was told that the cancer in the teenager's body had returned more aggressively. Mexican.
What dreams does JA want to fulfill?
JA's main wishes were Celebrate your 14th birthday Wear the jersey of one of Mexico's most famous soccer teams and get to know the team Blue Cross.
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What is Lymphocytic Leukemia in Children?
Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a form of cancer characterized by the overproduction of immature lymphocytes in the bone marrow. This type of cancer, also called childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, affects both the blood and the bone marrow.
On the other hand, according to the National Cancer Institute, the most common cancers diagnosed in children ages 0 to 14 are leukemias, brain tumors and other central nervous system (CNS) tumors, and lymphomas.
How is lymphocytic leukemia treated in children?
The main treatment used to treat children with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is chemotherapy, which is divided into three main phases:
In general, this treatment lasts two to three years and the first months are the most intense.
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What types of leukemia are there in children?
The different types of leukemia are classified as follows:
Acute leukemias
- Acute lymphoblastic (lymphoblastic) leukemia
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Chronic leukemias
- Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
Understanding the specific type of leukemia a child suffers from allows doctors to make a more accurate prognosis and select the most appropriate treatment.