Please help Marcus outshine cancer

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Please help Marcus outshine cancer

It's been a while so allow us to update you on Marcus.
Here's a summary of his cancer journey thus far

November 2022
Admitted to hospital w/stage IV Classic Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer.
Started chemo while admitted
May 2023
Finished chemo
June 2023
Pet scan showed NEW hotspot on Thymus gland between sternum & lungs
Sept 2023
1st surgery for biopsy sample
Biopsy Results: Inconclusive

Jan 2024
2nd surgery for removal of entire gland
Marcus had difficulties coming out of sedation in recovery.
Dr.s kept him under a clinically induced low grade coma & moved him up to ICU.
Dr.s suspected Myasthenia Gravis Crisis.
He remained in ICU for 3 days.
Biopsy Results: Malignant

Feb 2024
Oncologist proposes
Pet scan of entire body to see if hotspot is still isolated to chest.
2nd round of chemo, even more aggressive
Immunotherapy
Bone marrow transplant w/his own sample to promote healthy stem cells

It has been a loooong journey for Marcus & his little family. Surgeries have been extremely difficult because the new hotspot is so dangerously located. We have tried to stay in faith God will carry us through to the all clear. But of course we’re human after all; we worry, we cry, we research, I try to do everything possible to help my kid get through this. Unfortunately, We’ve reached the point I was afraid of again.
We need help, please.

Marcus is the sole provider for his family but is unable to work during this process leaving his family with no income. Disability funds have also been exhausted. Nevertheless, Marcus continues to endure with his beautifully known dimple smile, has stood strong against these waves & perseveres to beat cancer.
The bone marrow transplant cannot be done on the island and has to be done elsewhere in the states where he will have to live for at least 2 months during the procedure. Please consider donating to help his little family and/or share with your network. I don’t like fees just like anyone else so we’re also including his Ven$$m0.



We appreciate every single one of you & every single cent that's donated towards helping Marcus's family survive this chapter in their lives. And don't forget to hug the ones you love.
XOXO



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Veronica Rodriguez
Organizer
Waipahu, HI
Marcus Edwards
Beneficiary
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