Virginia is a bit shy but she has an amazing sense of humor. She loves art. She also loves animals. She has 2 labradoodles and has never met a strange dog in her life. She asks to pet everyone that she sees. She also loves foxes, elephants and foxes.
She was diagnosed in 2015 with Anaplastic Ependymoma. She was sick for about a week before her first diagnosis. She had terrible next pain, balance issues and was throwing up.
Since then, she has had 4 additional reoccurrences. She has had 4 brain surgeries, 2 rounds of radiation and is currently on an immunotherapy trial. She is had for her 5th brain surgery in July.
We have had a hard time being apart and having to travel. We did the first radiation in Jacksonville, Florida. The second radiation in Memphis, Tennessee. Her clinical trial is in Augusta and we have to travel there once a month. Her upcoming surgery will also be in Memphis. Luckily, it is only 3 hours rather the 6 or 7 hours to Augusta, which we plan to continue. Also, we plan to change the chemo that she is on after the surgery. It will be more harsh and she will lose her hair.
We have been walking a very tough road for almost 4 years though we try to be positive and lift each other up and love one another and enjoy every sweet moment together.
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