William's Warriors
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The Conqueror has Trisomy 21, which is an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. That carries extra genetic material which alters how the body is formed and can contribute to issues like breathing (smaller passageways), heart problems, GI issues, etc. It can also cause malformations in the platelets and cells in the blood.
The Conqueror has myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of pre-AML associated with Down Syndrome. This is pre-leukemia. MOST IMPORTANTLY, this is VERY TREATABLE and CURABLE. The success rates are in the 90%s.
The treatment is very successful because it is intense. He will receive 6 cycles of chemo-therapy that will last a month each. This will be done as in-patient care because the immune system will be very weak and there will be side effects.
We are VERY optimistic. Although we never would have picked this journey for ourselves, we are thankful that we may be strengthened and will be able to testify to the goodness and faithfulness of our God all the more and to a new group of people.
But there will be expenses, and this is where a dear friend has set up this page for us. We have a large extended family from all of our travels who are asking for ways to help. We have people close to us geographically offering meals and helping with picking up first born, but we just don't know all that we will need to travel back and forth, live separated, and cover the medical expenses insurance doesn't.
From Jen:
This is being created for the overflow of our hearts to help our dear friends support William the Conqueror in his medical quest for the next few months. Please pray for them first, and then, if you feel called to help, give what you can. Every prayer and note is precious, and this family deserves all good gifts. Thank you!
The Conqueror has myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of pre-AML associated with Down Syndrome. This is pre-leukemia. MOST IMPORTANTLY, this is VERY TREATABLE and CURABLE. The success rates are in the 90%s.
The treatment is very successful because it is intense. He will receive 6 cycles of chemo-therapy that will last a month each. This will be done as in-patient care because the immune system will be very weak and there will be side effects.
We are VERY optimistic. Although we never would have picked this journey for ourselves, we are thankful that we may be strengthened and will be able to testify to the goodness and faithfulness of our God all the more and to a new group of people.
But there will be expenses, and this is where a dear friend has set up this page for us. We have a large extended family from all of our travels who are asking for ways to help. We have people close to us geographically offering meals and helping with picking up first born, but we just don't know all that we will need to travel back and forth, live separated, and cover the medical expenses insurance doesn't.
From Jen:
This is being created for the overflow of our hearts to help our dear friends support William the Conqueror in his medical quest for the next few months. Please pray for them first, and then, if you feel called to help, give what you can. Every prayer and note is precious, and this family deserves all good gifts. Thank you!
Organizer
Jennifer DeFrates
Organizer
Oswichee, AL
