Carson

Carson's ATRT journey started when he was 4 years old. His parents took him to the hospital on Dec 22nd, 2021, after 24 hours of fever and throwing up. The doctors put him on antibiotics for meningitis, and a few days before his discharge; he had a seizure. The MRI led to finding a mass on his occipital lobe.

After multiple MRIs, the doctors removed his tumour on Mar 30th, 2022. The tumour was entirely resected, but the biopsy revealed ATRT. Carson started his chemo in April of 2022. He did three rounds of chemo in Ottawa and two rounds of stem cell transplant in Toronto. Then, he completed 30 rounds of radiation and is on his 9th cycle of chemo maintenance.

Carson’s MRIs have been cancer-free since the resection, and he's enjoying being a kid again. 

He has a passion for hockey and loves sharing stats and insights about the game, making him a go-to person for sports discussions. He is a big Dallas Stars fan! Carson also enjoys baseball and soccer. 

This summer (2024), Carson taught himself to swim and enjoyed exploring underwater. He is getting ready to begin the second grade and excels in reading in both English and French. Additionally, Carson finds great joy in watching the Olympics, where he can see athletes from around the world showcase their skills.

Follow Carson’s Journey at carsonsbattleagainstcancer.blogspot.com/