Pic is from 9-18 2011
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Diagnosis
Today Sierra was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma(bone cancer). We knew it was something to watch for because of her diagnosis of Rothmund Thomson Syndrome, so when she started limping in January and complaining of pain, we took her to the doctor for an Xray. When those were clear, we scheduled an MRI, which showed abnormal cells. A CT scan, and bonescan showed no abnormalities anywhere else(which is good, because cancer anywhere else in her body would mean a much harder fight). The biopsy was done a week ago, and today we met with her oncologist for the first time. Sierra will be starting chemotherapy on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, and will have about 40 weeks of treatment. Around week 12 she will have surgery to remove the tumor, which may or may not be an amputation. It is scary to think of her losing her leg, but scarier to think of losing her.
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My prayers are with you and your family, Sierra. You light up a room with your smile and personality. May God be with you through this time and know that I am praying for a quick recovery for you!
ReplyDeleteMindi, as much as you have been prepared to hear that, I am sure it was still a blow! Your family and sweet little Sierra are in my thoughts and prayers! I hope you can have the strength needed for the days to come.
ReplyDeletemy thoughts and prayers are with you, Sierra and the rest of your family. I cant imagine getting this kind of news. You guys have so many prayers directed your way. God is good, and he can fight this along side you. Keep your chin up. All my love. -Dyan
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ReplyDeleteThinking of you during this difficult time. We will pray for Sierra. Love, Melanie, Steve and Michael.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you during this difficult time. We will pray for Sierra. Love, Christina heller and Brad
ReplyDeleteWhy not look back at the source of this problem; the insurance company. You should make the name of the insurance company public so pressure can be put on them to do the right thing. The financial need wouldn't be so great if the insurance company covered at least a portion of this procedure.
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