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. 

In the summer of 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.

Update for Carson's 8th Birthday, August 2025

Carson will be starting Grade 3 in a few weeks and continues to excel in reading and writing in both English and French. His MRIs remain cancer-free, there are no longer any signs of kidney disease, and his height and weight are now in the 80th percentile.

Carson still loves hockey and is looking forward to starting a new season in September. He has an incredible memory for players' names, birthdays, and birth countries, and he really enjoyed collecting Tim Hortons cards over the winter. During the off-season, he keeps busy playing ball hockey, mini sticks in our basement, and has recently started rollerblading around our community.

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