Chase is a happy 7-year-old first grader who loves school, swimming and LEGO® blocks. On Oct. 2, 2007, at the age of 3, Chase was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. Chase’s diagnosis began with the discovery of a tumor on his left adrenal gland. It was approximately half the size of a golf ball. Other tests concluded that the cancer had already spread to his bone marrow and skull. Chase was given a 30 percent chance of survival. Chase underwent surgery at The Children's Hospital Medical University of South Carolina to remove the tumor two days after being diagnosed. It was a success, but not without complication. During surgery, Chase unexpectedly lost his kidney. Following surgery, Chase’s treatment was very aggressive since risk of relapse is so high. Treatment consisted of eight rounds of high dose chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, 14 rounds of radiation, six months of Accutane and 11 rounds of painful monoclonal antibody therapy. Today, he continues to have scans every three months. Chase has shown tremendous strength and courage through all of this. He continues to warm the hearts of everyone with his smile and laughter.
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Cheer on the All-stars
Children's hospital patients and their families are traveling from across the U.S. for the N.A.C.H. Family Advocacy Day, July 25-26, 2011. They will tell Congress about the importance of children's health care coverage and health issues. This site will feature a different participating child each week until the event. Leave a comment and cheer on our All-stars for children's health!
About N.A.C.H. Family Advocacy Day
- In its seventh year, N.A.C.H. 2011 Family Advocacy Day brings patients from children's hospitals and their families to tell their stories to lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Find out more about Family Advocacy Day.
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Hi Chase - can't wait to meet you in D.C. Hope you're looking forward to the trip as we're looking forward to having you.
Justin, N.A.C.H.
Posted by: Justin Beland | 07/12/2011 at 09:32 PM
Chase - we look forward to meeting you and your family in just over a week. Your story is profound, you inspire me and others here at N.A.C.H.
Maria Halverson
National Association of Children's Hospitals
Posted by: Maria H. | 07/14/2011 at 09:39 AM
Chase is soo awesome you just wait till you meet him! hes a hero to me and defitnly worthy of his all star status
Posted by: Adam | 07/14/2011 at 06:02 PM
Chase is my all star !!!
Posted by: Mary Little | 07/15/2011 at 08:12 AM
Chase, Can't wait to see you again at next year's Gala!
Posted by: Ron Jury | 07/21/2011 at 12:56 PM