Clyde’s LCH Journey

Clyde developed a skin rash when he was two months old but didn’t receive his diagnosis until New Years Eve day 2021.

He had a skin biopsy and it came back as Langerhan’s Cell Hystiocytosis (LCH). LCH is a rare, cancer-like condition. It happens when a person’s body makes too many immature Langerhans cells. These cells are a type of immune cell known as histiocytes. When these cells build up, they can form tumors or damage tissue, bone and organs.

Luckily, Clyde has only had skin involvement up to this point but has been closely followed by a team of Oncologists at the IWK in Halifax to ensure it doesn’t spread to his bones or organs. This has required his family to make frequent trips off island over the last 6 months.

Up until now, he has not required treatment until his last visit, when his parents got the unfortunate news that he will require chemotherapy treatments starting in the next few weeks.

These last few months have been especially difficult on their family, not just mentally but also financially. Sarah and Zack are amazing parents to their boy Clyde and although the road ahead may be a difficult one, with some financial support, it would make it a little less bumpy.