Kaden Ogles has been on quite the journey since last October 2017. While away at college and playing his second year of college basketball (Kaden Ogles - Clark College ), he started having pain in his hip. It was becoming so painful it was becoming difficult to practice and play in games. Kaden went to his doctor to get X-rays and blood work. He was told his X-rays were clear so he returned to his classes and continued to play basketball.
Off and on pain led to a long road of visits to chiropractors, physical therapists, and his college athletic trainer seeking some relief. He came close to having his roommates take him to the emergency room in the middle of the night.
Kaden is a long term, hard core athlete and tough kid so when he came home from college and could barely manage to walk normally, Mom got involved with the insurance company and doctor and demanded an MRI asap. Within a week, Kaden had his first MRI and and the rest of the week included 2 more MRIs, a CT Biopsy, PET Scan, X-Rays, blood work and an appointment with an oncology orthopedic surgeon at OHSU. All of this led to a diagnosis of an extremely rare and aggressive bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma . Kaden's hip pain was caused by a large tumor on the head and neck of his femur.
At his first appointment with the orthopedic surgeon, Kaden was told he would be getting 7 rounds of intense chemo, possible radiation and a full hip replacement. She proceeded to say he would never play competitive basketball again, would not be able to run, and would have a life long gimp. Who delivers a message like this to a wonderful, 'just turned 20' young man who has worked so hard to be sitting with several prestigious university offers to play basketball? Wait, we are in the midst of choosing which university fits best with this extremely driven academic kid who just happened to finish his two-year degree a full term early, playing college basketball and magna cum laude to boot!
This encounter led us to a whirlwind of calls with Mayo Clinic and a same day road trip to Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington to find more about this rare, aggressive sarcoma and interview the best doctors for Kaden's care. We had to move fast (as in days at most) as research shows if Ewing's Sarcoma spreads you only have less than a 30% chance of survival vs. 56% (those between 15-19) - 70%. Ewing's Sarcoma survival rates .
We fell in love with Seattle Children's Hospital and the doctor we met but she gave us an important aspect to consider. Getting through treatment for Ewing's Sarcoma, Kaden would need a strong team of family and friends. Since it would just be Kaden and Mom living in Seattle for 10 months, Mom being a single mother needed to parent Jovy, Kaden's younger brother, and work full time as well. Within a couple days, we knew we had to make a tough decision. We met with the OHSU oncologists and really liked her. She said we could switch to the only other orthopedic surgeon on her team and within the next few days, Kaden had another MRI, more labs, his first surgery to install a dual port, and the kick-off of his first round of chemo.
We are beginning this gofundme for Kaden, as I have wiped out my savings, worked as much as I could around Kaden's doctor appointments, surgery and hospital stays to save up my paid time off for Kaden's upcoming surgery and physical therapy needs. My work and management have been amazingly supportive but unfortunately, on Family and Medical Leave Act you have to use all of your paid time off up and then any time beyond that is not paid. We are just getting started. I don't want Kaden to start his life out being in debt.
Kaden is a responsible young man, debt free, who was planning to work the summer and continue to visit colleges and coaches in pursuit of playing basketball and completing his four-year degree. His normally active life includes basketball, weight-lifting, snow-boarding, and wake-boarding. Due to Kaden's age and active lifestyle, the doctors said Kaden will need a hip replacement about every 10 years. When Kaden beats this vicious disease, he will continue to have MRIs, CT Scans, PETs and full hip replacements. I am praying that technology advances quickly in his favor!
I have not once heard Kaden complain about this diagnosis. Those of you who know Kaden are inspired by him and his positive outlook on life. Let's join together to ensure he does not carry this financial burden on his long road ahead. Let's help him return to college in a year and continue his life.
No price can be put on the loss of a dream. Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Photos of our journey: CT Biopsy where the tumor in Kaden's femur was discovered. In comparison from initial X-rays in November 2017 to this in March 2018. The tumor went from the size of a ball point pin mark to an apple. It was misdiagnosed in November...
Kaden's 1st Surgery: Dual port surgically implanted in his chest. One port for chemo, the other for IV and blood draws every week.
Always smiling...2nd round of chemo
Every other week when not hospitalized, Kaden is getting outdoors...this time for a swim with his second cousin, Harry!
Kaden was low one visit...we decided to walk, then jog, then run, then race 11 laps (1 mile) around 13K of OHSU! He felt better afterwards...I don't think the nurses on 13K have ever seen anything like it...did I mention I was in 3" heels? I hurt for days! ;) Kaden still beat me with IV pole in tow and all!
Kaden and beautiful, inside and out, long-term girlfriend, Cara.
Kaden, Mindy, Jovy - Kaden and Jovy are always competing on who is taller!
Kaden's parents, Mindy Ogles, Tony and Shannon Ogles...all #KadenStrong
Kaden continues with his love of basketball through his diagnosis and treatment. He helps workout the Newberg High School basketball team when he feels well enough to...thank you Coach Mark Brown for loving our family! The Columbian News Article
Off and on pain led to a long road of visits to chiropractors, physical therapists, and his college athletic trainer seeking some relief. He came close to having his roommates take him to the emergency room in the middle of the night.
Kaden is a long term, hard core athlete and tough kid so when he came home from college and could barely manage to walk normally, Mom got involved with the insurance company and doctor and demanded an MRI asap. Within a week, Kaden had his first MRI and and the rest of the week included 2 more MRIs, a CT Biopsy, PET Scan, X-Rays, blood work and an appointment with an oncology orthopedic surgeon at OHSU. All of this led to a diagnosis of an extremely rare and aggressive bone cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma . Kaden's hip pain was caused by a large tumor on the head and neck of his femur.
At his first appointment with the orthopedic surgeon, Kaden was told he would be getting 7 rounds of intense chemo, possible radiation and a full hip replacement. She proceeded to say he would never play competitive basketball again, would not be able to run, and would have a life long gimp. Who delivers a message like this to a wonderful, 'just turned 20' young man who has worked so hard to be sitting with several prestigious university offers to play basketball? Wait, we are in the midst of choosing which university fits best with this extremely driven academic kid who just happened to finish his two-year degree a full term early, playing college basketball and magna cum laude to boot!
This encounter led us to a whirlwind of calls with Mayo Clinic and a same day road trip to Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington to find more about this rare, aggressive sarcoma and interview the best doctors for Kaden's care. We had to move fast (as in days at most) as research shows if Ewing's Sarcoma spreads you only have less than a 30% chance of survival vs. 56% (those between 15-19) - 70%. Ewing's Sarcoma survival rates .
We fell in love with Seattle Children's Hospital and the doctor we met but she gave us an important aspect to consider. Getting through treatment for Ewing's Sarcoma, Kaden would need a strong team of family and friends. Since it would just be Kaden and Mom living in Seattle for 10 months, Mom being a single mother needed to parent Jovy, Kaden's younger brother, and work full time as well. Within a couple days, we knew we had to make a tough decision. We met with the OHSU oncologists and really liked her. She said we could switch to the only other orthopedic surgeon on her team and within the next few days, Kaden had another MRI, more labs, his first surgery to install a dual port, and the kick-off of his first round of chemo.
We are beginning this gofundme for Kaden, as I have wiped out my savings, worked as much as I could around Kaden's doctor appointments, surgery and hospital stays to save up my paid time off for Kaden's upcoming surgery and physical therapy needs. My work and management have been amazingly supportive but unfortunately, on Family and Medical Leave Act you have to use all of your paid time off up and then any time beyond that is not paid. We are just getting started. I don't want Kaden to start his life out being in debt.
Kaden is a responsible young man, debt free, who was planning to work the summer and continue to visit colleges and coaches in pursuit of playing basketball and completing his four-year degree. His normally active life includes basketball, weight-lifting, snow-boarding, and wake-boarding. Due to Kaden's age and active lifestyle, the doctors said Kaden will need a hip replacement about every 10 years. When Kaden beats this vicious disease, he will continue to have MRIs, CT Scans, PETs and full hip replacements. I am praying that technology advances quickly in his favor!
I have not once heard Kaden complain about this diagnosis. Those of you who know Kaden are inspired by him and his positive outlook on life. Let's join together to ensure he does not carry this financial burden on his long road ahead. Let's help him return to college in a year and continue his life.
No price can be put on the loss of a dream. Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Photos of our journey: CT Biopsy where the tumor in Kaden's femur was discovered. In comparison from initial X-rays in November 2017 to this in March 2018. The tumor went from the size of a ball point pin mark to an apple. It was misdiagnosed in November...
Kaden's 1st Surgery: Dual port surgically implanted in his chest. One port for chemo, the other for IV and blood draws every week.Always smiling...2nd round of chemoEvery other week when not hospitalized, Kaden is getting outdoors...this time for a swim with his second cousin, Harry!Kaden was low one visit...we decided to walk, then jog, then run, then race 11 laps (1 mile) around 13K of OHSU! He felt better afterwards...I don't think the nurses on 13K have ever seen anything like it...did I mention I was in 3" heels? I hurt for days! ;) Kaden still beat me with IV pole in tow and all!Kaden and beautiful, inside and out, long-term girlfriend, Cara. Kaden, Mindy, Jovy - Kaden and Jovy are always competing on who is taller! Kaden's parents, Mindy Ogles, Tony and Shannon Ogles...all #KadenStrongKaden continues with his love of basketball through his diagnosis and treatment. He helps workout the Newberg High School basketball team when he feels well enough to...thank you Coach Mark Brown for loving our family! The Columbian News Article