Theo’s Thriving Spirit
Photo Credit: Theo/Kids Beating Cancer
In 2012, Theo was diagnosed with an illness called myelodysplastic syndrome. This syndrome is caused by blood cells that have not been former or don’t work properly. Usually, it is also a result of faulty bone marrow. It’s is treated with a vigorous forms of chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant. Theo was the 13th child to receive a bone marrow transplant at the Kids Beating Cancer Pediatric Transplant Center. He was able to receive his transplant from a stranger who donated out of the kindness of their heart.
After a lengthy hospital stay, Theo was delighted to find out that his immune markers were normal. The transplant was a success! In 2016, he celebrated his fourth-year post-transplant anniversary. As a 16-year-old he was even able to begin college classes early and also now serves as an ambassador for Kids Beating Cancer! Wow!
Read on for the inspiring story of one cancer patient who maintained gratitude no matter what.
