Maisie Crushes Cancer

In late December, after weeks of severe stomach pain, visits to doctors, Urgent Care and the ER, and a week in the hospital with countless tests and procedures our daughter Maisie was diagnosed with a rare form of Lymphoma. She quickly began chemotherapy, and we were released from the hospital on New Year's Eve. We rung in the New Year as a family at home, taking time together to prepare for the intense year ahead.  

There are a variety of types of Lymphoma, and each type has a different course of treatment. For Maisie, we are fortunate that much of her treatment can be done outpatient. Her treatment plan has a high success rate, and we are nothing but optimistic about Maisie's prognosis. However, her treatment plan last approximately one year, with some medications continuing for a few months following treatment. In addition, we will continue to see doctors for years to come both to monitor the progress (or hopefully lack thereof) of the disease, as well as the potential long-term side effects of her chemotherapy and medications. 

Through all of this, Maisie has been incredible. She brings new meaning to words like "strong" and "brave". She is an inspiration to us all. 

Due to Maisie's condition we will encounter unexpected expenses this year - a variety of medical expenses (insurance, treatment, medication, ER visits, hospital stays, missing days/weeks of work, weekly house cleaning to minimize Maisie's exposure to dust and germs). We greatly appreciate any support as we begin what we know will be a long, difficult journey.