Jack Todd Zamzow was 2 1/2 years old in April of 2005, when he was diagnosed with Stage 3 High Risk Neuroblastoma. He had a tumor involving the right adrenal gland. Luckily the cancer had not spread beyond the main tumor. Jack's treatment consisted of five rounds of chemotherapy, surgery to remove the remaining tumor, a sixth round of chemo, a stem cell transplant, 12 rounds of radiation, and 6 months of accutane. Jack completed all treatments in June of 2006, and since September of 2005, shows No Evidence of Disease. He now has check ups every six months to make sure that the cancer has not returned.

Throughout Jack's treatments he endured many infections and complications including Veno-Occlusive Disease, a 108.5 degree temperature due to an allergic reaction from a drug, and ICU Psychosis. Even though he was very sick, for the most part, Jack remained a happy, optimistic, and energetic boy. There were times when we were in tears and he would say, "Don't worry, everything's going to be alright." He also often sang a song he made up called, "I'll Never Give Up." Sometimes after chemo he would throw up for an hour and then say, "I knew I could it!" He has been an inspiration to many people who know him.

Jack is very interested in sea animals and dinosaurs. He says he wants to be a marine biologist and a paleontologist when he grows up. He also loves to play with his big sisters Jenna and Ali. We pray that his cancer never comes back and he can live a long and happy life!

Written by: Kerri and Jeff Zamzow