Steroids are an important part of leukemia treatment, but they can come with visible side effects. One of the most common is “moon face” — swelling and fullness in the cheeks caused by fluid retention and fat redistribution. It can be hard to see these changes, but for many kids like Joe, this is a normal and temporary part of treatment. Behind the puffy cheeks is a brave little warrior doing what he needs to heal. Every phase of this journey tells a story of strength. 💛 #leukemiaawareness #chi