Fiona is all girl. She is a bright, shining, loving, strong willed, sugar to spice, dancing, singing, mermaid drawing, princess loving, Pentatonix obsessed, high heel wearing, bundle of sass and imagination. She delights in all new things and experiences, and delights those around her constantly with her unique perspective and way of expressing herself beyond her years.
In the fall of 2016, Fiona had a fever. Not high, just on and off for a little while. We just thought it was a virus she wasn’t shaking. When we visited our pediatrician the second time in one week, and I mentioned a strange bruise on her rib cage, blood work was immediately taken and we were sent straight to the emergency room. She was diagnosed with ALL by the afternoon and treatment started that evening.
On December 5, 2016, we almost lost Fiona. She suffered extreme anaphylaxis from one of her chemo drugs. I share this now and going forward, not just because of how horrific the experience was, and it was- but because it is not uncommon. ALL research has come a long way, prognosis/statistics are good, but there is still a long way to go. Known drug reactions, especially when there is alternative available, should not be acceptable for our children.
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