BIO:
Theuns Eksteen, aged 31, experienced severe black and blue bruising on his arms and legs on 3 March 2012. He went to the hospital only to realize the next day that his life was going to change forever. He was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promelocytic Leukemia) on 4 March 2012, a mere 3 weeks after the birth of his first child, Andrich. This was just the beginning of an emotional roller coster r
ide for his family and friends, as he was placed under sedation a few days later, due to his body not being able to cope with the onset of the treatment and the cancer attacking his lungs and body. His family was called in on numerous occasions to say good bye, as the doctors were sure that he would not make it. His family stayed by his bed and prayed night and day for his recovery. And, almost 3 months down the line, Theuns' sedation was lifted, this was the first time in 3 months that he was starting to become aware of his surroundings, to the great relief of his wife and parents. He is starting to show some real progress and is stronger every day. He is starting on his long road to rehab and recovery and doctors estimate that he will be released in December 2012 at the earliest.
