Maxwell was diagnosed with cancer on July 18th. Before his diagnosis, he began experiencing constant and severe headaches.
Right now, his limitations from the brain tumor come mainly from the pain he experiences and the medication he needs to manage it.
In addition to cancer, Maxxwell also has Epstein’s anomaly and autism, and has already endured many medical procedures because of those conditions. As a single parent of five children, his mom has found it difficult to stay employed while also being present with Maxxwell at home. The greatest struggles for their family are managing his pain and the heavy financial burden that treatment brings.
His diagnosis has changed family life in many ways, especially with the need for his mom to be home often and focused on his care.
Maxwell is such a joy to everyone around him. He loves people and is deeply kind, loving, and present. He has a beautiful way of giving his full self to others. He loves to think and is especially interested right now in television, numbers, and Legos.
Despite being dealt some difficult challenges from birth, Maxwell meets each day with hope, joy, and courage. Even in the midst of pain, he continues to share the very best of his love and presence with those around him.
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