What is neuroblastoma?
Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that starts in certain very early forms of nerve cells found in an embryo or fetus. This type of cancer occurs most often in infants and young children. It is rarely found in children older than 10 years.
What is rhabdomyosarcoma?
Sarcomas are cancers that develop from connective tissues in the body, such as muscles, fat, bones, the linings of joints, or blood vessels. There are many types of sarcomas.
About Raka
Raka was initially diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, high risk, stage 4 (very advanced disease that has spread to the bone marrow, right eye, .brain, and bones). He was extremely sick and was on the mechanichal ventilator as his main tumor in the lungs is rather large and he was unable to breathe on his own. Raka is a very tough young boy who fought very hard.