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We are thrilled to partner with Dan Coggins, NMLS 112207 Fairway…Independent Mortgage Corp. and the Fairway Cares campaign! We know firsthand what long stays in the hospital feel like and having a warm…Great News About Olivia’s Pathology Results!Today, I spoke with Olivia’s oncologist regarding the pathology results from the mass in her right shoulder, and I am beyond relieved to share that it is NOT cancer! The diagnosis is a benign necrotizing granuloma—nothing serious. We will continue to monitor and research to ensure there’s no connection to rhabdo, but…Olivia’s Surgery UpdateWe’re grateful to share that Olivia’s surgery went well! She is still in recovery, and we haven’t been able to see her yet, but her doctors said she did great. During the procedure, they successfully cleared a significant amount of scar tissue from her previous surgeries and placed the stent. They also removed the…
Prayers for OliviaWe ask for your thoughts and prayers for sweet Olivia as she undergoes surgery tomorrow morning. The procedure will involve removing the…
If you’re wondering if we’re still collecting pop tabs, YES, we are!My goal is to turn in 50 pounds on my 50th birthday (3/13) so I need your help in filling up these bins!! I’m happy to pick up from anyone…Update on OliviaOlivia’s appointment went well. The next step is to have the mass removed and biopsied so we can learn more. We’re working to try coordinating her care by having the pediatric surgeon, ophthalmologist, and ENT collaborate to perform all necessary procedures during her eye surgery on February 7. This would reduce the…Update on OliviaWe received the results from Olivia’s MRI. The good news is that her lymph nodes look good. However, there is now a small mass on her right shoulder that her oncologist recommends removing and biopsying. I’ll be taking her to see her doctor tomorrow at 3:00 PM for an assessment. While they’ve suggested scheduling the…
Olivia had her follow scans todayIt was rough for her - she was uncomfortable throughout the entire scan, crying and letting everyone know her discomfort, as they took…I talked to Olivia’s ONC todayWe are not ruling anything out at this time. They will do another MRI (or CT) at the end of this month to see if there are any changes in the nodes. Depending on those results will depend on our next steps. That doesn’t mean it’s back, just means we want to be certain and have a solid plan in place to do a…CT update: Olivia’s oncologist is asking radiology to re-read Olivia’s scansThey reported “prominent” lymph node but she needs specific measurements to know if the size is abnormal. Overall, looks like nodes that had been infected in the past and not rhabdo. 🙏🏻 Nothing definitive at this point but still waiting on final reading and next stepsOlivia‘s CT is scheduled for today so they can take a better look at…the two lymph nodes that came back as inconclusive from her latest scans. Please keep our girl in your prayers today and pray that the lymph nodes are only infection and not something more serious. 💛🎗️