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Age: 23 Years | Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma - Diffuse Large B Cell
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Mighty Mason
In January of 2014, Mason (3), was recovering from the stomach flu. It wasn’t until our efforts to treat dehydration symptoms were unsuccessful that we became concerned. A trip to his pediatrician lead to an EEG which landed us in the Neurology department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. At this time, Mason was diagnosed with Partial […]
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Emily’s Story
I was 11 years old when I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and at the time, I honestly had no idea what it was or what I meant. The CF team at Children’s did a fantastic job teaching us about the disease, and making sure I knew about therapies and meds, but they always made […]
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Garrett’s Story
Garrett is a 14-year-old boy who wants to live a normal life. When he was three years old, he received the diagnosis of drug resistant epilepsy. Despite medication, this condition caused Garrett to have seizures daily, mostly at night, which put him at a higher risk for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Garrett made […]
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Chloe’s Story
Straightening Chloe’s Spine Since kindergarten, Chloe has worn a plastic shell around her torso for 23 hours a day to keep her early-onset scoliosis in check. As she grew taller, however, the curve of her spine worsened, raising one side of her back. As the curve worsened into a question mark shape, Chloe’s parents considered […]
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Ally’s Story
After a healthy pregnancy and normal ultrasounds, Ally’s parents eagerly awaited their baby girl’s arrival. When Ally was born, she surprised everyone with her beautiful smile that wasn’t completely developed yet. She had cleft lip. Ally’s family felt completely unprepared. They didn’t have any time to research or learn what life would be like for […]
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Paxton’s Heart Journey
During my entire pregnancy, I believed I was carrying a perfectly healthy baby boy. On February 27th, I believed I was taking home a perfectly healthy baby boy. When Paxton was just a few weeks old he began throwing up frequently, and refusing to eat or sleep. After many doctors appointments and being told for […]
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The Physician That Saved My Life
December 2, 2009, the day that changed my life forever. The day that I didn’t become just another high school student playing on the varsity basketball team. My life quickly became filled with hospital stays, emergency room visits, and trips to the operating room. So many of my days were spent struggling to do everyday […]
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Trevan’s Heart Journey
Ashley was 24 weeks along when she received the life-shattering news that her unborn baby, Trevan, had a severe heart defect and would need three complex heart surgeries in his future. Ashley and Trevan’s Dad, J.D., were shocked, but immediately began researching about their son’s condition to prepare for his arrival. Trevan was born with […]
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Jack’s Story
We arrived at Nationwide after a horrendous 9 months fighting a MRSA infection from a baclofen pump revision in St. Louis. We came to Nationwide Children’s to be treated by Dr. Leonard, Chief of Neurosurgery, who was formerly Jack’s neurosurgeon prior to this last pump revision. Dr. Leonard saved Jack’s life, ultimately advising to remove […]
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