Boy, 4, can't start chemotherapy for brain cancer due to coronavirus diagnosis

[SheltieLover]

[link:https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2020/04/16/boy-cant-start-chemotherapy-brain-cancer-due-coronavirus-diagnosis/|

NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y. (News 12/CNN) - A 4-year-old boy in New York is recovering from surgery to treat a brain tumor. He also needs chemotherapy, but he can’t get it because he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Matteo Ferruzzi, 4, was rushed to Cohen Children’s Hospital when he started feeling sick and developed additional symptoms, including his eyes crossing. It was discovered he had an inoperable, malignant brain tumor.

(He had surgery.)

But that’s when things became more complicated: Matteo’s mother, Jennifer Ferruzzi, contracted COVID-19 and had to self-quarantine.

"It was hard for me to be in the bedroom, so sick, and hearing him out there and not being able to tell him, ‘It’s OK. Mommy’s here,’” Ferruzzi said.

Lots more at link.

Big ty to shitstain!

[spinbaby]

1. His chemo was delayed

Which is probably a sound idea, considering how chemo often suppresses the immune system. You don’t want to create a suppressed immune system in someone already infected with Covid.

[hlthe2b]

2. yes, absolutely... I hope he may beat the odds. How horrible for that family.