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My son's fiancée, Holly Moore, is a 28 year old beautiful young woman who was unexpectedly diagnosed with a brain tumor. Holly's brain tumor is a Grade 2 Fibro astrocytoma (Glioma) brain tumor.
Holly works as a Lab Technician for a local Dermatology office.
Tuesday, July 23rd was supposed to be typical afternoon of coming home to her fiancé, Chad and two dogs, Hannah and Woody, but would turn out to be a life changing afternoon. Holly was preparing to cook but needed vegetables from the grocery store. She drove to the store but upon stepping out of the car her right side became numb and she felt dizzy. She knew something wasn’t normal and immediately got back into her car and drove home. Chad said that Holly came back inside and walked straight to the bedroom to lay down. Fortunately, Chad knew something wasn't normal as Holly said nothing to him when she came in and went directly to lay down. Upon asking her what was wrong, Holly could not communicate her words but held up a finger. Chad went to get her some water thinking it would help. He asked her if he needed to take her to the hospital ER but she then blurted out "no I'm ok." He began asking her questions but her speech was not coherent---things quickly escalated--Chad knew something was not right. He got Holly into the car and rushed her to the hospital ER--- Holly having her first seizure in the car---turning blue and shaking. Chad had never experienced anyone having a seizure so you can only imagine watching someone you love experience this. While in the ER Triage Holly had a second seizure. Holly was rushed in for a Head CT and results showed she had a brain mass on left side. Holly had to be life-flighted to a facility with a Neuro ICU. They quickly did more CT scans and then a full body MRI to ensure she had no other tumors. The neurosurgeon caring for her performed a brain biopsy taking samples, one of which was sent immediately to pathology to freeze as a basis of what type of cancer and grade of tumor. Holly got to come home the day after her biopsy but has to continue the seizure and steroid medication until further notice, and needs someone with her at all times and no driving. The remaining biopsy samples took a few days to confirm that it indeed is a Fibroastrocytoma/Grade 2 and was told that her doctor would meet with his colleagues to discuss a plan and call her. The doctor did initially let Holly know that surgery would be difficult to preform due to the location and size of the tumor—very risky area. I think that we were all in hopes that the tumor could be ( completely) surgically removed by resecting the brain and no other treatment, but not the case. Holly was contacted a few days ago by her Neuro doctor and was told that he and his colleagues agreed that it would be best to surgically remove as much of the tumor as possible without interfering with her brain’s communication/verbal skills area, then radiation and chemo suggested to follow this. This is the reason she was having difficulty expressing her words to Chad when seizures began—the tumor caused her brain swelling and was interrupting her verbal communication. She was also informed that she will be going to Memphis Tn for a “mapping of her brain” prior to surgery. This will pinpoint the areas of her speech and motor skills so to avoid any damage to those areas during surgery. The details of this will be formally discussed on August 19th with her doctor. We have a list of questions as you would expect with anyone you love facing this. You would think that all brain surgeries that have the exact type, grade and location would be the same but God truly made each of so unique and complex that no brain is the same. We know we will never lose our faith that God will see her through this!!
Let me give my description of Holly: She is a God loving, smart, caring, warm and selfless young woman—huge heart. She has a smile that warms your heart and lights up a room—you want to be around her. Holly reflects beauty not only from the outside but also inwardly. She aspires anyone around her to be a better person. Holly will be a great mother someday—she loves children! She loves animals—especially her 2 labs. She will stop to rescue an animal in traffic. She has little to give in monetary ways but gives back to others with her time and thoughtfulness to all of those around her—never complains. God, family, friends and coworkers are so important to her. When mentioning that we were setting up this Go Fund Me for her, her exact words were: "There are others out there that need help more than me, please don’t”—-she started crying. This is just who Holly is!! She has what God calls “agape” love—a servant to others. We want to give back to her now—she is so worthy of this.
We ask that any monetary contribution you can give to help her at this time is so appreciated to help with medical bills, food, travel, etc., She does not know what her treatment will be or how long she will have to be off work at this point. Thank you to all who can give and those that cannot please PRAY FOR HOLLY. Luke 1:37 “ For Nothing is Is Impossible With GOD.”
Holly works as a Lab Technician for a local Dermatology office.
Tuesday, July 23rd was supposed to be typical afternoon of coming home to her fiancé, Chad and two dogs, Hannah and Woody, but would turn out to be a life changing afternoon. Holly was preparing to cook but needed vegetables from the grocery store. She drove to the store but upon stepping out of the car her right side became numb and she felt dizzy. She knew something wasn’t normal and immediately got back into her car and drove home. Chad said that Holly came back inside and walked straight to the bedroom to lay down. Fortunately, Chad knew something wasn't normal as Holly said nothing to him when she came in and went directly to lay down. Upon asking her what was wrong, Holly could not communicate her words but held up a finger. Chad went to get her some water thinking it would help. He asked her if he needed to take her to the hospital ER but she then blurted out "no I'm ok." He began asking her questions but her speech was not coherent---things quickly escalated--Chad knew something was not right. He got Holly into the car and rushed her to the hospital ER--- Holly having her first seizure in the car---turning blue and shaking. Chad had never experienced anyone having a seizure so you can only imagine watching someone you love experience this. While in the ER Triage Holly had a second seizure. Holly was rushed in for a Head CT and results showed she had a brain mass on left side. Holly had to be life-flighted to a facility with a Neuro ICU. They quickly did more CT scans and then a full body MRI to ensure she had no other tumors. The neurosurgeon caring for her performed a brain biopsy taking samples, one of which was sent immediately to pathology to freeze as a basis of what type of cancer and grade of tumor. Holly got to come home the day after her biopsy but has to continue the seizure and steroid medication until further notice, and needs someone with her at all times and no driving. The remaining biopsy samples took a few days to confirm that it indeed is a Fibroastrocytoma/Grade 2 and was told that her doctor would meet with his colleagues to discuss a plan and call her. The doctor did initially let Holly know that surgery would be difficult to preform due to the location and size of the tumor—very risky area. I think that we were all in hopes that the tumor could be ( completely) surgically removed by resecting the brain and no other treatment, but not the case. Holly was contacted a few days ago by her Neuro doctor and was told that he and his colleagues agreed that it would be best to surgically remove as much of the tumor as possible without interfering with her brain’s communication/verbal skills area, then radiation and chemo suggested to follow this. This is the reason she was having difficulty expressing her words to Chad when seizures began—the tumor caused her brain swelling and was interrupting her verbal communication. She was also informed that she will be going to Memphis Tn for a “mapping of her brain” prior to surgery. This will pinpoint the areas of her speech and motor skills so to avoid any damage to those areas during surgery. The details of this will be formally discussed on August 19th with her doctor. We have a list of questions as you would expect with anyone you love facing this. You would think that all brain surgeries that have the exact type, grade and location would be the same but God truly made each of so unique and complex that no brain is the same. We know we will never lose our faith that God will see her through this!!
Let me give my description of Holly: She is a God loving, smart, caring, warm and selfless young woman—huge heart. She has a smile that warms your heart and lights up a room—you want to be around her. Holly reflects beauty not only from the outside but also inwardly. She aspires anyone around her to be a better person. Holly will be a great mother someday—she loves children! She loves animals—especially her 2 labs. She will stop to rescue an animal in traffic. She has little to give in monetary ways but gives back to others with her time and thoughtfulness to all of those around her—never complains. God, family, friends and coworkers are so important to her. When mentioning that we were setting up this Go Fund Me for her, her exact words were: "There are others out there that need help more than me, please don’t”—-she started crying. This is just who Holly is!! She has what God calls “agape” love—a servant to others. We want to give back to her now—she is so worthy of this.
We ask that any monetary contribution you can give to help her at this time is so appreciated to help with medical bills, food, travel, etc., She does not know what her treatment will be or how long she will have to be off work at this point. Thank you to all who can give and those that cannot please PRAY FOR HOLLY. Luke 1:37 “ For Nothing is Is Impossible With GOD.”