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OMF - Colt Verbeck, 5, lymphoblastic lymphoma, Exeter, NH with parents, Emily and Chad 8-21-18

WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon
WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon
Episode • Aug 21, 2018 • 7m

Colt had a swollen gland on his neck, under his ear that would not go away. Colt’s parents took him to a doctor out of concern, and in February 2018, a biopsy was performed. It was determined that Colt had cancer.

Colt was in the hospital for a month for the induction phase where he received high doses of chemotherapy and steroids. He now receives weekly rounds of chemotherapy for two years, with 3 week cycles.

In July he developed Pancreatitis due to one of the chemotherapy medicines. He was in the ICU and hospital for 3 weeks. Due to that negative reaction, Colt can no longer receive that form of chemo. The doctors are working to find a suitable replacement moving forward

Colt currently has diabetes due to his pancreas suffering a major hit from the Pancreatitis. His family constantly manages his blood and glucose levels. Colt continues to be a trooper and amazes his parents every step of the way.

Colt comes from a family of 5 including 2 brothers, Nash (7) and Clark (3).

Colt enjoys riding his bike, watching movies, and playing with Legos and Nintendo Switch.

When he is done with his treatment, Colt would like to buy a 4-wheeler. When he grows up, he would like to become an archaeologist.

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