After a brief remission, Charlie’s cancer came back, and he returned for more treatment, including a stem cell transplant. Caroline’s reflections grew into a touching chronicle of four years in the life of a child with cancer. Today, Charlie is a healthy 8-year-old reunited with his parents and older brothers, Harry and Max.
This four-part series includes excerpts from Caroline Rider’s email updates, video reflections by family members, and interviews with clinicians at Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center.
Part 1: Diagnosis and Treatment for Leukemia
Charlie is diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and undergoes two years of treatment at Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center.
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Part 2: Relapse and Stem Cell Transplant
Charlie’s cancer returns and he undergoes a stem cell transplant at Dana-Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center.
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Next week: Recovering from transplant
