Michaela was a healthy and vibrant 7 year old when she went to the doctor for a sore throat. During the visit, the doctor noticed she had an enlarged spleen and ordered a CT scan; the scan revealed that Michaela had a large tumor in her abdomen that originated in her adrenal gland. More scans and tests proved that Michaela was suffering from stage IV neuroblastoma. Like many kids fighting neuroblastoma, Michaela underwent numerous rounds of chemo, radiation, surgeries, and has received a stem cell transplant. Michaela did well with her therapy and was in remission for over a year. Unfortunately, Michaela re-lapsed and underwent treatment again. 5 years later, Michaela is NED (No Evidence of Disease); she is past her 5 year mark of being cancer-free – a truly wonderful milestone!
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