at St. Louis Children's Hospital on September 20, 2006. He continues to undergo chemo treatments for this aggressive and life-threatening cancer. According to Patrick's doctor, Dr. Jeffery Bednarsky, MD., Ph.D., "This particular type of cancer is not very responsive to chemotherapy and is likely to progress, eventually taking Patrick's life".
*Wiley InterScience website says: Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney tumor with highly aggressive behavior. This tumor occurs exclusively in young patients with sickle cell trait or disease. To the authors' knowledge, very little is known to date regarding the underlying molecular genetics of this tumor, and no effective therapy has been established.
The following is a short synopsis from mom, about her son Patrick:
Patric is a typical 14 year old boy. He’s very active. He likes music, sports, and video games. Since his illness, he has also discovered that he has artistic ability. He has stayed on the positive side since his diagnosis. His first words after his diagnosis were “Mom, I’m not going anywhere yet. I have a lot more to do!”. His best friends are his brothers and sisters.
