Help Justin kick cancer's butt!
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We are raising money to help support 3 year old Justin and our family on his journey to beat childhood brain cancer. The money will be used to cover medical co-pays, travel, food, lost income (April has had to quit her job to care for Justin, and Adam is working fewer hours in his sales job), as well as some household expenses indirectly related to Justin's care, such as creating a safe play area for him in the backyard, paying for a housekeeper to help keep the house sanitary and to take care of a rodent problem under the house (this includes a total clean out and all new insulation), which poses an infection risk to his weakened immune system.
On July 31st, 2015, we learned that Justin has 2 brain tumors and another in his spine. Shortly after, he underwent brain surgery to extract brain tissue so that doctors could determine what type of tumors they are. After consultations between doctors at Mary Bridge and Seattle Children's Hospital, On August 12th, he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Justin's brain cancer type is PNET (primitive neuroectodermal tumor), which are aggressive and malignant. Doctors have informed us that this is a rarer form of cancer, with 3 - 4 cases a year in children. Treatment will include 6 courses of high-dose chemo (21-28 days each course), with possible surgery after 3 courses, and definitely radiation after the chemo. Fortunately, in the Seattle area we are able to take advantage of the proton-beam radiation treatment through the Seattle a Cancer Care Alliance, which is much more targeted and less damaging to surrounding brain tissue. But because Justin is so young and his brain is still developing, the idea is to have this part at the back-end where he will hopefully be able to have a lower dose of radiation overall.
Justin has started chemotherapy at Seattle Children's Hospital but has been able to return home in between treatments. The family requires everyone who visits Justin to use hand sanitizer (and frequently) in order to minimize his exposure to infection. Chemo not only destroys his cancer cells, but also wipes out his good cells, including his white blood cells - they are the infection fighters. Something super simple to us could be life-threatening to Justin.
Justin has a never give up attitude, something that many of us adults can learn from, so we are very optimistic about his ability to win this battle. As you can imagine, the family is now dedicated to spending time on getting Justin well. Your support is sincerely appreciated.
#justinstrong #teamjustin
On July 31st, 2015, we learned that Justin has 2 brain tumors and another in his spine. Shortly after, he underwent brain surgery to extract brain tissue so that doctors could determine what type of tumors they are. After consultations between doctors at Mary Bridge and Seattle Children's Hospital, On August 12th, he was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Justin's brain cancer type is PNET (primitive neuroectodermal tumor), which are aggressive and malignant. Doctors have informed us that this is a rarer form of cancer, with 3 - 4 cases a year in children. Treatment will include 6 courses of high-dose chemo (21-28 days each course), with possible surgery after 3 courses, and definitely radiation after the chemo. Fortunately, in the Seattle area we are able to take advantage of the proton-beam radiation treatment through the Seattle a Cancer Care Alliance, which is much more targeted and less damaging to surrounding brain tissue. But because Justin is so young and his brain is still developing, the idea is to have this part at the back-end where he will hopefully be able to have a lower dose of radiation overall.
Justin has started chemotherapy at Seattle Children's Hospital but has been able to return home in between treatments. The family requires everyone who visits Justin to use hand sanitizer (and frequently) in order to minimize his exposure to infection. Chemo not only destroys his cancer cells, but also wipes out his good cells, including his white blood cells - they are the infection fighters. Something super simple to us could be life-threatening to Justin.
Justin has a never give up attitude, something that many of us adults can learn from, so we are very optimistic about his ability to win this battle. As you can imagine, the family is now dedicated to spending time on getting Justin well. Your support is sincerely appreciated.
#justinstrong #teamjustin
Organisator
Adam Lazara
Organisator
Auburn, WA