Margaux

All who know Margaux can tell you that she is truly one of a kind. She is filled with such humor, lightness, and love that it affects all around her, pulling in others with her charisma and all around positive energy and presence. For 3 years Margaux has suffered from severe and agonizing headaches. Despite this constant pain, she never let her headaches slow her down, competing as a gymnast, cheerleader, and diver, as well as actively pursuing premedical studies and serving as a medical scribe. Within the last 3 months there came a breaking point where Margaux lost her hearing, visual focus and balance that came in multiple waves. A primary care physician referred her to a neurologist for further testing. On Friday September 28th Margaux was told that a mass was found in her brain and that immediate observation and treatment was necessary. With help she was able to transfer from Dallas to MD Anderson in Houston as in the best hands possible.
 
The current diagnosis is that Margaux has a rare form of brain tumor, called a pineal parenchymal tumor. She also is experiencing fluid build up and retention within several areas of the brain called hydrocephalus. She has already undergone one surgical intervention to allow fluid to drain from the swollen brain, and a biopsy. This is the beginning of Margaux’s long journey to recovery. The doctors are confident that all will go smoothly and that she will overcome this and return to normalcy. The next medical challenge is a 12-14 hour surgery to remove the tumor. Afterwards Margaux will undergo radiation to break up the remaining smaller parts of the mass. Margaux has remained  upbeat throughout this ordeal. She will conquer this trauma and is excited to work towards her future where she herself, can one day help others in similar situations, as a physician. Unfortunately, our insurance is not cooperating and we are being forced to pay out of pocket.

We are asking that you please contribute in helping Margaux overcome this obstacle and join us as we work towards helping her and her family through this ordeal as much as possible. We are sharing her story in hopes of raising funds for her medical needs, and any/all donations are greatly appreciated. All of these donations will be collected by her mother, Sylvia McCartney, and used to pay for her treatment.