JMML is a serious and rare malignancy (1-2% of all leukemias) with a very poor prognosis. There is no cure for patients other than stem cell/bone marrow transplantation, as chemotherapy is not usually effective. 

In October, Dominic began chemotherapy in preparation for his bone marrow transplant, followed by the transplant in November. Dominic ended up spending Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s – totaling over 100 DAYS – in Children’s Hospital receiving treatment.