Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a disorder in which excess immune system cells called Langerhans cells build up in the body. Langerhans cells, normally assist in regulating the immune system, and are normally found throughout the body, especially in the skin, lymph nodes, spleen, lungs, liver, and bone marrow. In Langerhans cell histiocytosis, excess immature Langerhans cells can and usually do form tumors called granulomas. Langerhans cell histiocytosis is not generally considered to be a form of cancer, but the form that Olly has actually is. You wouldn’t know it meeting him though, he is an energetic little boy with an amazing built in support system within his three loving siblings and parents.

 

 

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