The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #123898   Message #2732792
Posted By: Donuel
27-Sep-09 - 08:16 PM
Thread Name: BS: Mudcat hugs requested: 13-yr-old with leukemia
Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat hugs requested
Take heart that treating childhood leukemia has made the most progress of cures and remissions compared to other cancers.

In the old days leukemia seemed like a death sentence, but not anymore. After all the atmosheric testing in the 50's and 60's the rate of childhood leukemia went up 900%, an astonishing increase.

But today the incidence is very small and the treatments are excellent, effective and expensive.

Hugs all around but there are plenty of good solid reasons to be of good cheer and remain honestly positive.