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October 11, 2014 changed our family forever. I married my wife, then our world was turned upside down. Doctors told us our 5 year old son, Kristian, had a large mass in the back of his brain. He was later diagnosed with brain cancer.
It all began August, 2013. The military relocated our family to Jonesboro, Arkansas. Shortly after arriving in Arkansas, our son began to show subtle signs that something was wrong. First, he experienced slight headaches followed by minor nausea. As any good parent would do, we immediately took him to the pediatrician. The pediatrician brushed it off as allergies, acid reflux, possible anxiety over the move and being bullied at school. For months, my wife and I became recurring patients at the doctor's office. He was repeatedly dismissive of our concerns.
Once our son started Kindergarten, the teacher noticed there was a major issue and still the doctor was dismissive of our concerns. The pediatrician actually joked and said everyone thinks headaches and immediately assumes brain cancer.
Finally, on a cool Monday in Autumn, the issue was brought to light when the teacher called my wife and said she was seriously worried. My wife contacted me and we immediately contacted the pediatrician and set an appointment for the following day. On Tuesday, the doctor saw our son and diagnosed him with a flexible flat foot. Unhappy with the diagnosis, we demanded further testing be done. On Wednesday, blood work was done to determine whether or not my son was suffering from muscular dystrophy. The results came back negative. At this point, we felt frustrated and sought a second opinion. On Thursday, we spoke with another doctor, who said there was something wrong but further testing is required. Then came Saturday. My wife had gone to work. Kristian awoke and something was not right. I called my wife urging her to come home immediately. She arrived and Kristian was not acting right. His heart was racing, his eyes were going every which way and he could not stay awake. We immediately rushed him to the local community hospital. We were told there was nothing they could do, but they could refer us to the Le Bohneur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Tired and frustrated we immediately concurred and rushed 80 miles from Jonesboro, Arkansas to Memphis, Tennessee.
Upon arrival at Le Bohneur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, doctors surrounded him and immediately ordered a CAT scan. The CAT scan came back positive for massive tumors throughout the brain stem along with a few located on his spinal chord as well. Immediately following the diagnosis, doctors decided he would undergo emergency brain surgery. Upon completion of brain surgery, we were informed removal of the tumors was impossible and the only thing that could be done was taking a biopsy of the tumor and draining fluid on the brain. Next, we were informed he would be admitted to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. It was St. Jude's doctors that decided he would undergo extensive chemotherapy for the next indefinitely in hopes that we could put his cancer into remission. My wife quit her job so she can be with Kristian. We are seeking donations to help cover bills that are beginning to add up, being that my wife had to leave work indefinitely until my son's cancer went into remission and if you can't donate prayers are welcomed as well. Allfor your generosityand updates on his progress, please subscribe to
Kristian is our superhero
on facebook.
It all began August, 2013. The military relocated our family to Jonesboro, Arkansas. Shortly after arriving in Arkansas, our son began to show subtle signs that something was wrong. First, he experienced slight headaches followed by minor nausea. As any good parent would do, we immediately took him to the pediatrician. The pediatrician brushed it off as allergies, acid reflux, possible anxiety over the move and being bullied at school. For months, my wife and I became recurring patients at the doctor's office. He was repeatedly dismissive of our concerns.
Once our son started Kindergarten, the teacher noticed there was a major issue and still the doctor was dismissive of our concerns. The pediatrician actually joked and said everyone thinks headaches and immediately assumes brain cancer.
Finally, on a cool Monday in Autumn, the issue was brought to light when the teacher called my wife and said she was seriously worried. My wife contacted me and we immediately contacted the pediatrician and set an appointment for the following day. On Tuesday, the doctor saw our son and diagnosed him with a flexible flat foot. Unhappy with the diagnosis, we demanded further testing be done. On Wednesday, blood work was done to determine whether or not my son was suffering from muscular dystrophy. The results came back negative. At this point, we felt frustrated and sought a second opinion. On Thursday, we spoke with another doctor, who said there was something wrong but further testing is required. Then came Saturday. My wife had gone to work. Kristian awoke and something was not right. I called my wife urging her to come home immediately. She arrived and Kristian was not acting right. His heart was racing, his eyes were going every which way and he could not stay awake. We immediately rushed him to the local community hospital. We were told there was nothing they could do, but they could refer us to the Le Bohneur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Tired and frustrated we immediately concurred and rushed 80 miles from Jonesboro, Arkansas to Memphis, Tennessee.
Upon arrival at Le Bohneur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, doctors surrounded him and immediately ordered a CAT scan. The CAT scan came back positive for massive tumors throughout the brain stem along with a few located on his spinal chord as well. Immediately following the diagnosis, doctors decided he would undergo emergency brain surgery. Upon completion of brain surgery, we were informed removal of the tumors was impossible and the only thing that could be done was taking a biopsy of the tumor and draining fluid on the brain. Next, we were informed he would be admitted to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. It was St. Jude's doctors that decided he would undergo extensive chemotherapy for the next indefinitely in hopes that we could put his cancer into remission. My wife quit her job so she can be with Kristian. We are seeking donations to help cover bills that are beginning to add up, being that my wife had to leave work indefinitely until my son's cancer went into remission and if you can't donate prayers are welcomed as well. Allfor your generosityand updates on his progress, please subscribe to
Kristian is our superhero
on facebook.
Organizer
Chris Silva
Organizer
Jonesboro, AR
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