Mela loves EVERYTHING. She was just starting gymnastics when she was diagnosed. She also snowboards and rides dirt bikes… after she’s done playing dress-up with her baby dolls of course!
She was diagnosed on July 14th with Neuroblastoma. Usually, neuroblastoma is not detected until it has spread because of the aggressive nature of this type of cancer. Mela fell off a swing and the impact caused a large hematoma to form on the tumor surrounding her left kidney. The hematoma caused pain and constipation which led to her diagnosis.
She had a tumor resection on August 8th. She is required to complete 6 rounds of chemo, a tandem stem cell transplant, radiation, and immunotherapy. Her treatment will last for more than a year. We are currently in the chemo phase.
Mela is an inspiration! She is always smiling even when most adults wouldn’t be.
Hope session by Genna Cameron Photography | Instagram