In September of 2023 our oldest son, Alex, was just getting started in his third year at Colorado State University as a mechanical engineering student. His life was very full with pursuing his side passion of studying philosophy and enjoying time spent with his many friends. Then in mid September a biopsy on a suspicious lymph node in his armpit revealed Stage 2 (unfavorable) Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
At the beginning of October in 2023 Alex underwent the standard 6-month ABVD chemo regimen for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and although chemo was difficult, Alex seemed to be sailing through with flying colors! At the midway point in January 2024, the PET scan taken showed great success by all accounts. However, 3 months later another PET scan at the end of March 2024 revealed the largest tumor had not shrunk and unexpectedly a new tumor developed. This catapulted Alex into a different category of relapsed cancer. At this juncture Alex took some time to do a deep dive into health, cancer and alternative options. He spent almost a year doing research and exploring alternatives. Unfortunately, though he put his full effort towards healing through a different path, this fall finds him needing to take the next step of a salvage chemo regimen followed by an autologous stem cell transplant.
Alex has a great attitude, especially considering what he is facing at age 24, and he is leaning on his strong faith, but the battle is ongoing. There is no doubt the road ahead will be physically, emotionally and financially taxing with a long hospital stay and recovery.
If you feel led, would you consider helping Alex and our family navigate this cancer journey? While insurance is an absolute gift in this challenging season, there are so many expenses we never would have thought of! It all adds up, and the same is true of the generosity we’ve experienced through all of you. THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for standing with Alex and our family as we navigate this challenging path. We are beyond grateful for your prayers, encouragement, amazing generosity and kindness.