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Nicholaus Patrick Chase 
Welcome to Nicholaus' page. It has been provided to keep people updated on the latest events and to give hope after living with the diagnosis of neuroblastoma.
Nicholaus was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma in 1993,n-myc amplified, which is an aggressive solid tumor of the sympathetic nervous system. Nicholaus underwent chemotherapy,radiation,surgery to remove his tumor and his kidney. Due to the fact that after surgery residual tumor remained Nick underwent a bone marrow transplant. Please pray for a cure!
About 600 kids are diagnosed with neuroblatoma each year in the U.S. There is no known genetic link. It just happens. NB is an immature nerve cell that develops into a cancer (tumor) rather than a mature nerve cell.
Although he has been through many difficult times we want to encourage others in their battle with this disease that it can be won! Nicholaus is currently KICKIN' CANCER !!
made with love by THE BIG BRAVE BANNER SITE.
Journal
Friday, February 29, 2008 7:15 PM CST Well if the lack of updates means life is becoming more normal then I guess we can rejoice in the good news.
Nicholaus has made it to the majority of school so far this year. He is so proud of this accomplishment and when he ends a week with few or no absences he celebrates with cheers and a jig.
He has escaped the flu so far this winter but has had a rough week with bronchitis. Unfortunately he had a negative reaction from the antibiotic, but we got things under control and he is starting to feel better.
Nick finally got his hair cut for Locks of Love, it amazed us how long and thick it really was. He was also nominated by his school for a Human Service Award, being honored with a nice trophy and dinner.
The doctors are treating Nick as they would a patient with autoimmune disease, we seem to see some improvement with this.
Pictures are being updated... check them out!
Thanks for checking in.
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Hospital Information: Brenners Childrens
Winston Salem, NC
Links: www.cncf-childcancer.org Neuroblastoma cancer foundation
www.alexslemonade.org wonderful fundraising for neuroblastoma
www.lunchforlife.org skip a meal... help save a life
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