Leukaemia survivor goes from baby of the family to big brother after treatment ends
Schoolboy Jackson Hall was just two and the baby of the family when he was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2020.
His parents Sam and Shaun noticed a rash that wouldn’t go away so took him to their local hospital where blood tests discovered he had T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Jackson was two when he was diagnosed with leukaemia
Throughout his journey with leukaemia, Jackson received care from both St George’s and the Royal Marsden through their joint paediatric oncology service.
Four years on and Jackson’s treatment has not only ended but he is now a big brother to little Louie who was born in June.
Jackson with baby brother Louie and older sister Ava
This update comes as we mark World Leukaemia Day on September 4.
Held every year globally, the day aims to raise awareness of leukaemia – a type of blood cancer.
Jackson during his treatment
Jackson, who is now seven, missed his entire reception year and 80% of year one but now he’s settled back into lessons with his classmates after returning to school full-time last year.
Sam said both Jackson and his older sister Ava’s latest school reports were both ‘really good’.
Jackson with parents Sam and Shaun and sister Ava
“Everyone has been amazing at St George’s and so many have been there for us. They’re our friends and like a family to us,” she said.
“They have been incredible throughout Jackson’s treatment – from giving me a hug when I had to choose between staying at hospital or going home with my daughter, Ava.”
Shaun added: “Everything that St George’s has done, from the very beginning, has been reassuring.
Jackson marked a year since his treatment this April
“The nurses on Pinckney ward have always gone above and beyond for us.”
Jackson’s treatment finished last April and he had check-ups every six weeks for the first year between the two hospitals.
He now must have check-ups every three months and will be declared cancer free if he gets the all clear after five years.
