The Tsawwassen teen battling leukemia for the second time in two years has taken a turn for the worse.
Kyle McConkey, who is turning 18 this week, was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in July 2012, the day before his 16th birthday. After chemotherapy, radiation and a bone marrow transplant, followed by several months in hospital, McConkey's cancer was in remission.
Things were just starting to get back to normal for the teen and his family when the cancer returned in April.
"We were just beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel," mom Joanne McConkey said earlier this year.
Initially, doctors were looking to try another bone marrow transplant. However, the family was recently told that McConkey's cancer is not responding to treatment and there is little more that can be done.
Joanne McConkey, who owns a housecleaning business, has not been able to work while caring for her son.
A trust account has been set up at the Envision Financial branch in Tsawwassen to help the family cover costs during this time. Donations can be made to account number 313 460 or online at www.youcaring.com under Kyle McConkey.
