After being diagnosed with a form of cancer in his ear in late December, six-year-old Nixon of Prince George is now cancer free!
Since the diagnosis, Nixon had been between Vancouver and Seattle for different treatments, but has been able to return to PG with periodic visits to the BC Children’s hospital for overnight treatments.
Last week, Nixon’s mom announced that the cancer was gone, which family friend Lindsay Cote said they’re grateful for the support from the community and hospital.
“It’s still a journey ahead though, and Lindsay doesn’t want to lose sight that the road’s not over and it’s not completed, but they’ve certainly hit a very big milestone in this journey.”
Cote added that the community support has helped Lindsay to not worry about the extra pressures in life, while focusing on taking care of Nixon.
Nixon still has four or five rounds of chemotherapy, with two required in Vancouver and the rest in Prince George, then will have a maintenance chemotherapy schedule for six months.
She said Nixon has been happy and healthy up to this point, and looks forward to getting back to playing hockey.
Nixon also returned from Vancouver last week to celebrate his 7th Birthday on Saturday (August 16th).
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