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Dylan Deserves Life

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Dylan is a hard working, kind, honest and compassionate Dad, fiancé, son, brother and friend. He was diagnosed with stage 2 testicular cancer in February 2015. He underwent two surgeries and also found out the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes. He began his first round of chemo on March 23, 2015. He continued to work, stay positive, find humor and deal with the awful hand he was dealt like a champ. The chemo recovery after each cycle was brutal but he knew he would beat this. On July 8, 2015 he announced big news!  He was declared cancer free and he along with all friends and family breathed a sigh a relief. He and his fiancé also announced they would be welcoming a baby boy  in November! Everyone was so happy for them and things seemed to be headed in the right direction. 
In  September Dylan's health good, he landed his dream job and in November he welcomed his son Oliver into the world. 
Since then, Dylan has had checkups which all came back clear-until July 2016 when a lymph node that previously contained cancerous cells had grown 2mm. Hoping it was scar tissue or human error, they decided to check again in 3 months. 
In October 2016, he had another set of scans done and they had found it had grown more so off to the oncologist for follow up. 
Dylan received devastating news. He has developed a teratoma on one of his lymph nodes which is a tumor that can develop after being treated for testicular cancer. This has the potential to develop into an aggressive cancer and HAS to be removed right away. The surgery, called RPLND, is not done very often and we are in the process of searching for a specialist who can perform it. The surgery is very involved, requires a difficult recovery and will have to be done out of state and VERY quickly. 
The issue Dylan now faces is the only two doctors he has found that perform the surgery do not take his insurance. The surgery is $68,000! 
We are looking for support from anyone who can help to donate to save Dylan! This cancer spreads quickly and  8/200 people with it don't even make it to surgery! If you are able to help in any way, Dylan and his family will forever be greatful. Thank you and please pray or send positive thoughts to him and his family.
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    Organizer and beneficiary

    Megan Bussell Rosenkoetter
    Organizer
    Saint Charles, MO
    Dylan Holst
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