Chase-ing A Cure
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The following was taken from the article "'I'm not Chase with cancer. I'm just Chase.' — Marlton 7-year-old faces brain tumor relapse," by Neill Borowski Editor for 70and73.com on Jun 14, 2020
Seven-year-old Chase Gilchrist of Marlton has battled cancer nearly his whole life — from his first brain tumor at 12 months old and, just recently, his fourth episode. This time, two tumors, rather than the single ones of the past, sit in his head.
Chase's latest relapse will mean more upheaval than ever for the family. Chase had three rounds of radiation treatments, about 100 days total. Any more would cause brain damage.
Chase's oncologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia compiled his treatment history and sent it to clinical trial hospitals.
These trials are in immunotherapy, which hasn't been tried with Chase. The Gilchrists are most interested in a trial program in Seattle where Chase's stem cells would be reprogrammed in the lab to attack tumors as Chase's "personal army."
Nicole and Bentley would move with Chase to Seattle for two months. Scott and the older boys would stay at home in Marlton.
Nicole said she hopes her husband's federal health insurance coverage will cover the treatment because it has covered most to this point. However, there would be travel and living costs in Seattle.
My friends need our help. Please join us in helping the Gilchrist family get to Seattle.
Seven-year-old Chase Gilchrist of Marlton has battled cancer nearly his whole life — from his first brain tumor at 12 months old and, just recently, his fourth episode. This time, two tumors, rather than the single ones of the past, sit in his head.
Chase's latest relapse will mean more upheaval than ever for the family. Chase had three rounds of radiation treatments, about 100 days total. Any more would cause brain damage.
Chase's oncologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia compiled his treatment history and sent it to clinical trial hospitals.
These trials are in immunotherapy, which hasn't been tried with Chase. The Gilchrists are most interested in a trial program in Seattle where Chase's stem cells would be reprogrammed in the lab to attack tumors as Chase's "personal army."
Nicole and Bentley would move with Chase to Seattle for two months. Scott and the older boys would stay at home in Marlton.
Nicole said she hopes her husband's federal health insurance coverage will cover the treatment because it has covered most to this point. However, there would be travel and living costs in Seattle.
My friends need our help. Please join us in helping the Gilchrist family get to Seattle.
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Sharon Brophy
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Marlton, NJ