Young Bravery – Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (pALL)

Sam’s parents, Tausha and Doug, noticed a lump on his neck one day that concerned them. A short while later, they learned he has pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pALL), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, according to the National Cancer Institute.

But Sam’s case surprised his doctors as well, as he’s the first person with Down syndrome to have this type of disease.

That made Sam’s treatment twice as hard for both him and his family. But Tausha and Doug were still overwhelmed by the outpouring of support as their community rallied around their son.

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Luke Maese, DO, Pediatric Oncologist, Primary Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Health.