Family celebrates boy’s successful bone marrow transplant
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Jandré van Coller was diagnosed with early precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia in May 2019 but should soon be completely recovered as all signs indicate that his bone marrow transplant was successful.
The brave boy’s transplant took place on October 30 and his parents, Angélique and Pierre, are thankful that his health is now in a good condition.
No words could describe the gratitude they felt when they heard that Jandré is in remission following last year’s vigorous treatment.
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Doctors in London strongly suggested he should be treated with two types of chemo, peg laspar and nelerabrine, which have only recently been approved in the United States of America.
Despite the excellent news that the signs of Jandré’s cancer were gone, it also meant he had to undergo a bone marrow transplant to ensure that he stays in remission.
His mother said he spent approximately 33 days in the hospital for the transplant.
“It was a challenging time for our family, but we are thankful time flew and that the transplant seems to a success. Jandré is a few days away from the goal set for him.
“It will soon be 100 days post-transplant on his birthday on February 25, and we’ll celebrate it with a bell-ringing ceremony. We’re extremely appreciative that we found a donor in a short period of time,” Angelique said.
There were complications during the transplant but the boy’s mother said that his competent doctors knew how to deal with them.
“It just shows God provides above and beyond what we ask for. Unfortunately, he’s still home alone at the moment but he will hopefully start with pre-school in September.
“We also decided to get him and his brother, Pedrie, puppies of their own. We conducted research and we found the best choice for them. The puppies love the attention they are receiving. These dogs are known as velcro dogs because of their loyalty to one owner and for their love of their owner invading their personal space.
“Pedrie is showing signs that make it clear that his mind needs some sorting after last year’s traumatic experience, but we’ve been blessed with a teacher this year who has made it her mission to get to the root of the problem.
“He’s starting on OT and counselling from next week,” she added.
Angelique stressed that they still owe the South African Bone Marrow Registry R30 000.
Anybody who would like to make a contribution can contact Angelique on vancollerangelique@gmail.com.
Angelique added that they would like to thank everybody for their support, be it by making a financial contribution or praying for him.
