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Medullablastoma. Need Help !!
by J_P_, May 22, 2007 12:00AM
A friends son was just diagnosed with Medullablastoma. He just had surgery the other day and has lost certain motor skills. I am trying to start up a fund for him at work, but in order to do that i need to present our union with some info. What i am looking for is some information about the future life of this boy. Is he going to need special schooling, therapy or equipment?
In a nut shell i need to tell the union why he needs the money and what for. I f any one has any info i would greatlly appreciate it.
In a nut shell i need to tell the union why he needs the money and what for. I f any one has any info i would greatlly appreciate it.
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Suggest you contact the American Brain Tumor Association - they should be able to help you.
American Brain Tumor Association
2720 River Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: 847-827-9910
Fax: 847-827-9918
Patient Line: 800-886-2282
E-mail: ***@****
Web: http://www.abta.org
I did talk to them yesterday.
Unfortunately, the cancer returned in 1992 and he passed away at the age of 12. This is a horrible disease and I hope that medical knowledge has improved since this happened to us.
Good luck with your fund raising, and God Bless You!
Rose