Hazel is a princess but she also likes zombies and “scary” stuff – she gets that from her dad. She likes to color and is very curious and likes science. She is basically just like her dad but loves dresses and cute animals and Disney Princesses.
Hazel was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in September 2020. She had a rash, bruises, and swollen lymph nodes. I took her in to the doctor in July but was told it was probably a virus. I emailed multiple times that she wasn’t getting better. Finally, I insisted on seeing her doctor and she was diagnosed and immediately hospitalized.
She has had chemo for almost two years which includes LPs (lumbar punctures) and steroids. We have been very isolated and I have not been able to work. Hazel is still a little weak and her balance is sometimes off.
Cancer has changed our lives, and in some ways, we are closer than ever. We have learned to lean on each other.
As life-changing as this has been, it has been a pretty typical journey as far as treatment goes, I think. She has had two hospitalizations besides the initial stay when she was diagnosed. She finishes treatment November 4th.
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