Support Marianne's Brain Cancer & Retirement
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If you are one of the lucky ones to have your life touched by Marianne, you know she is a beacon of light and humor, as well as a resilient and compassionate being.
Marianne and her family need our support to navigate the hard road to recovery from her craniotomy and upcoming radiation treatment. As many of you know, Marianne received the unexpected diagnosis of a tumor in her left fontal lobe at the end of January. This was after experiencing seizures in the weeks leading up to the MRI. The location of the tumor is in the part of the brain that controls emotion and speech function, as well as other senses, like smell and taste. She was immediately put on anti-seizure medication and began preparing for her craniotomy on February 4th.
Post-surgery has been a rough road. Due to the location of the tumor, the surgeon was not able to remove it all all so radiation or chemotherapy treatment are inevitable. She is still experiencing memory problems and difficulty with balance and coordination. To add to the complications, she was readmitted to the hospital for almost two weeks for a severe allergic reaction to her medications called DRESS Syndrome.
As road to continues with radiation therapy Marianne and her family will need support for medical expenses and any other unexpected issues that come their way.
To hear Marianne's story in her own words follow the link to her online journal below:
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mariannewhite
Marianne and her family need our support to navigate the hard road to recovery from her craniotomy and upcoming radiation treatment. As many of you know, Marianne received the unexpected diagnosis of a tumor in her left fontal lobe at the end of January. This was after experiencing seizures in the weeks leading up to the MRI. The location of the tumor is in the part of the brain that controls emotion and speech function, as well as other senses, like smell and taste. She was immediately put on anti-seizure medication and began preparing for her craniotomy on February 4th.
Post-surgery has been a rough road. Due to the location of the tumor, the surgeon was not able to remove it all all so radiation or chemotherapy treatment are inevitable. She is still experiencing memory problems and difficulty with balance and coordination. To add to the complications, she was readmitted to the hospital for almost two weeks for a severe allergic reaction to her medications called DRESS Syndrome.
As road to continues with radiation therapy Marianne and her family will need support for medical expenses and any other unexpected issues that come their way.
To hear Marianne's story in her own words follow the link to her online journal below:
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mariannewhite
Organizer and beneficiary
Gillian Spencer
Organizer
Seattle, WA
Marianne White
Beneficiary