Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital Holds Celebration for Complete Recovery of Pediatric Cancer and Leukemia Rare Disease Patients

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital (Director Jeong Yong-yeon) recently held a celebration commemorating the complete recovery of children with rare diseases such as pediatric cancer and leukemia, the hospital announced on the 22nd.

This event, marking its 22nd year, was organized by the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital.

Medical staff including Professor Guk Hun from the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescents, Professor Baek Hee-jo from the same department, along with Kim Jeong-ju, CEO of the Angel Donor Association, Kim Bong-hak, Secretary General of the Korea Leukemia Pediatric Cancer Association, and Jeong Ok, Director of the Korea Leukemia Children's Foundation, joined together to congratulate the recovered children.

On this day, recovery medals were presented to a total of 32 children, including those who had undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation more than a year ago and those who completed treatment this year.

Additionally, scholarships were awarded by the Angel Donor Association and the Happy Tree organization, which connects with Love. An award ceremony and presentation of commemorative gifts were also held for children who won the “Hope Made Through Dreams” writing contest.

Jeon Mo (17), who was declared completely cured of leukemia after four years of battling the disease, said, “I am very happy to have received the complete recovery diagnosis, but at the same time, I feel anxious about the possibility of relapse and having to undergo treatment again. However, since my parents and younger sibling all support and love me, I want to overcome this as well and enjoy a healthy and fun school life.”

Professor Baek Hee-jo stated, “Both the children who underwent long treatments and their parents have endured a lot of emotional hardship, and especially the parents who anxiously awaited the end of treatment have gone through the most. I hope they can now enjoy their daily lives with peace of mind and spend happy days with their children.”

Meanwhile, since its opening in 2004, Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital has been treating children suffering from pediatric cancer, leukemia, and rare diseases. It also operates the Jeonnam Regional Rare Disease Center, dedicating efforts to the care of children with rare diseases.

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