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Maesteg teen Ethan Griffiths returns cancer-free after clinical trial for relapsed Burkitt lymphoma

Ethan Griffiths, a 14-year-old from Maesteg, has returned home cancer-free after undergoing a clinical trial for relapsed Burkitt lymphoma. Diagnosed in January, he achieved remission in May but experienced an aggressive relapse two weeks later. He participated in a UK-wide trial at Bristol Royal Hospital Children involving two new drugs, which had a 50% success rate. Following intensive chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, he is now recovering at home, focusing on rebuilding fitness and returning to school gradually.

via BBC|

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11-year-old’s cancer misdiagnosed as tonsillitis leads to Stage 4 Burkitt lymphoma diagnosis

An 11-year-old UK girl, Armaie “Melly” Burrows-Pitt, was eventually diagnosed with Stage 4 Burkitt lymphoma after doctors initially treated her fatigue and loss of appetite as tonsillitis; she spent 15 days in hospital, then was moved to Birmingham Children’s Hospital where she began six months of chemotherapy as the cancer spread to her spleen, liver and bone marrow. Her family, frustrated by the delayed diagnosis, has launched fundraisers to cover treatment costs and support Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, planning trips and experiences for Melly during treatment.

via New York Post|

#burkitt-lymphoma #child-health #fundraising