MHaynes772 Report post Posted June 15, 2013 Just found out this morning my friends 5 month old baby boy, Ryan, was diagnosed with AML Leukemia. This is their first child. Such a cute happy little boy. Any thoughts or prayers are greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Report post Posted June 15, 2013 You got it, but just to let you know, the outlook is fantastic these days on that type! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHaynes772 Report post Posted June 15, 2013 You got it, but just to let you know, the outlook is fantastic these days on that type! Good to know! And thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Report post Posted June 15, 2013 My thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan and his Father. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhbchess Report post Posted June 15, 2013 Good to know! And thank you! Definitely will send the prayer. Like Scotty said, there is good prognosis nowadays. My friend's kid was diagnosed when he was four. He kicked it in a year and has been cancer free for a year now, and ran his first 1 mile run a few weeks ago! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasgtr Report post Posted June 15, 2013 prayers out ! glad to hear other people say it can be beat !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyinFapper Report post Posted June 15, 2013 You got it! Ryan is adorable and has women lover written all over him. Small bump in the road of life for this little guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted June 15, 2013 You got it, but just to let you know, the outlook is fantastic these days on that type! I'm not up on chemo, and especially AML in an infant, but afaik, AML is the worst one. I know 2 guys who died in one year from it. They were both almost 30. Matt, I hope Scott is right. That is horrible to happen to anyone, especially a baby. Did they by any chance save the cord blood when Ryan was born? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
4n6md Report post Posted June 15, 2013 Unfortunately, Assman is correct, patients under two years of age that are diagnosed with AML typically do not do well. Cytogenetics and a few other factors are important prognostic indicators. Hope that the child does well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted June 15, 2013 With all due respect, I hate threads like this. That is one seriously cute baby. I wish the little superstar sincerely all of the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheelsRCool Report post Posted June 15, 2013 Prayers out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted June 15, 2013 That's very sad, I wish the little baby all the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donblackie Report post Posted June 15, 2013 Best wishes and prayers for the little guy and family Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHaynes772 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Unfortunately, I heard the same thing for such young infants but we will keep prayers up and pray for the best for little Ryan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Prayers for sure! I can't even imagine so I won't try to put it in words. Please PLEASE keep us updated. Heartbreaking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanB Report post Posted June 16, 2013 My thoughts are with your friend and his son. It kills me to hear stuff like this having two of my own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Awful... Heres to the little one kicking its ass.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaginBull Report post Posted June 16, 2013 My prayers are with the little guy and his family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouleur Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Prayers sent. My littlest girl just turned 4 months, I cannot imagine going through that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blylek Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Prayers sent! Tough to go through but tell your friends to stay positive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHaynes772 Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Thanks so much guys for the thoughts and prayers. They just started little Ryan a facebook page for anyone who would like to keep up with his journey. https://www.facebook.com/RyanLaSource Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGallardo Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Thoughts and prayers for Ryan and family. As a father of 4 little ones, stories like this are especially heartbreaking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Report post Posted June 16, 2013 I'm not up on chemo, and especially AML in an infant, but afaik, AML is the worst one. I know 2 guys who died in one year from it. They were both almost 30. Matt, I hope Scott is right. That is horrible to happen to anyone, especially a baby. Did they by any chance save the cord blood when Ryan was born? Adult prognosis is not usually favorable, but in children the rate has gone up significantly. There are many factors that will help predict the outcome better. Chromosome patterns play a huge role: Test results from cytogenetic assays and chromosomal abnormalities. Some of the chromosomal abnormalities predict a good and favourable outcome. These include translocation between chromosomes 8 and 21 (seen most often in patients with M2), translocation between chromosomes 15 and 17 (seen most often in patients with M3) and inversion of chromosome 16 (seen most often in patients with M4). Unfavorable abnormalities include deletion or loss of part of chromosome 5 or 7 (no specific AML type) and complex changes involving several chromosomes. Around one third of all AML patients also have mutation in the FLT3 gene. These people tend to have a poorer outcome. However, there are drugs that target this defective gene. People with changes in the NPM1 gene have a good prognosis. Keep the faith, prayers sent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pockmark Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Prayers sent. Hate when this shit happens to babies and kids. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHershey Report post Posted June 16, 2013 Hoping and praying for the best outcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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