Hello everyone. I am Megan's mom, Kelly, and I am starting a Go Fund Me at the urging of many people who would like to help. So, let me tell you a little about Megan....

Megan got sick with a virus at the beginning of July which supsequently postponed her RAI treatment for thyroid cancer she was to recieve mid July. Due to her extremely low WBC her oncologst was consulted and tests run. All bloodwork looked good but after a few weeks there was no improvement in her numbers so a bone marrow biopsy was done. Megan had already been off work and pretty much quarantined to avoid exposure to any other illness due to her extremely low WBC. Megan's Dad had flown down to help Megan drive home to Michigan and relax for a week with family. They had just started the trip when the oncologist called and gave Megan news we were not expecting. Megan was diagnosed with leukemia. They thought from the biopsy it may be a type of leukemia referred to as Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL). Additonal testing would be done to confirm. Meanwhile she was instructed to turn around and get to MUSC in Charleston immediately to begin treatment.

From that point on it has been a whirlwind of activity including a secondary bone marrow biopsy to confirm, CT scan, heart echo and EKG's, PICC line placement and the beginning of ther treatment. This type of leukemia has a 95% or better cure rate with the current treatment and for that we are grateful. The sheer amount of medicine she is on currently is hard to comprehend and it comes with side effects such as nausea and headaches that she is battling daily. The care team here is excellent and working diligently to get that all under control. Her estimated treatment time here in the hospital is 5-7 weeks with outpatient for up to two years.

So many people have sent Megan such kind words of encouragement and are asking us how they can help. This platform allows us to get the financial help Megan and Andrew will need during this time. Megan is being cared for two hours from her home and there is a vast amount of expenes in additon to not being able to work.

We are very thankful for the support we have from numerous friends and family and thank you in advance for anything you may be able to contribute.

-Megan's entire family