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Keaton Kiddoe KatieKatie 16 años Diagnóstico:

Leucemia linfoblástica aguda– Leucemia es un tipo de cáncer que afecta los glóbulos blancos (WBC) del cuerpo. Normalmente, los glóbulos blancos ayudan a combatir las infecciones y protegen el cuerpo contra las enfermedades. Pero en la leucemia, los glóbulos blancos se vuelven cancerosos y se multiplican cuando no deberían, lo que da como resultado demasiados glóbulos blancos anormales, que luego interfieren con la función de los órganos.

Leucemia mielógena crónica– La LMC es causada por un problema cromosómico. Cada uno de los 23 pares de cromosomas del cuerpo contiene segmentos de ADN llamados genes. Los genes son esencialmente los planos del cuerpo.

La LMC se produce cuando un fragmento del cromosoma 22 se desprende y cambia de lugar con un fragmento del cromosoma 9. (Este fragmento, que contiene partes tanto del cromosoma 9 como del cromosoma 22, se conoce como el cromosoma Filadelfia). La combinación da como resultado el gen del cáncer conocido como como BCR-ABL. Este es el gen que le indica al cuerpo que produzca demasiados glóbulos blancos maduros.

Conoce al niño de Keaton: Pedro

Facing the reality of three brain surgeries and years of chemotherapy, Keaton’s Teen Alliance Warrior, Pedro, embarked on a tumultuous journey that transformed him in ways he never anticipated.

In the summer of 2021, Pedro’s life took an unexpected and challenging turn. At just 14 years old, he was diagnosed with a juvenile brain tumor, known as “pilocytic astrocytoma”, a type of brain tumor that can occur in any area where astrocytes are present. While the tumor itself was benign, its size and location necessitated a rigorous regimen of surgical and chemical treatments.

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Meet Keaton’s Kiddo – Gianna

Meet Keaton’s Kiddo, Gianna, a smart and beautiful 7-year-old who enjoys arts, music, and playing outside. In March of 2022, when Gianna was just four years old, her family received the devastating news that she was diagnosed with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), a form of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, leading to the rapid production of immature white blood cells. For a young child like Gianna, the diagnosis was a harrowing journey that would test her resilience and the strength of her family.

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Septiembre es el Mes de Concientización sobre el Cáncer Infantil

This September, we unite for one purpose: to bring hope, strength, and healing to children battling cancer and their families. Every 3 minutes, a family’s life is turned upside down when they hear the four devastating words, “Your child has cancer.” At Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance, we believe that every child deserves a fighting chance – and you can help make that a reality.

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