Pecknold, Bobcats Help Fight Cancer
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The following article appeared October 1 on the Quinnipiac Web site.
By Matt Caracappa
In September 2004, two-year-old Brent McCreesh started off one
particular day like a lot of children, with his first trip to
preschool. The next day, Brent was not feeling well and went to the
doctor. His life was unexpectedly changed as he was diagnosed with
stage IV neuroblastoma – a form of cancer that attacks the
nervous system. Dana McCreesh, Brent’s mother, was in shock
when her family heard the news.
“We didn’t believe it,” McCreesh said.
“First we had to ask what it was and when we could go home. I
didn’t really believe them when they said cancer.”
According to the American Cancer Society, neuroblastoma is a form
of cancer found in infants and young children. It is rarely found
in children over 10 and can cause changes in brain functions, such
as involuntary eye movement and muscle spasms. It is the most
common cancer among infants and fourth-most common type of
children’s cancer.
Complete article can be accessed via the Quinnipiac Web site by clicking here.
