Lily Love

On January 5th, 2011, Lily was admitted to the Phoenix Children's Hospital because she was experiencing pain in her legs and back. A week later and after what felt like a million tests, scans and biopsies, we had a diagnosis: she has a soft tissue tumor called Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. A PET scan revealed a small tumor in her foot that was not apparent from the outside; it was not until the cancer had already spread to her bone marrow that she experienced any symptoms. This came as a total shock to everyone as Lily has always been healthy, active and full of energy. We love our darling girl and her sweet, happy, loving spirit. This website is for friends and family to stay connected during this difficult time.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

The result of Lily's PET scan was as fantastic as her MRI. There was no sign of the tumor in her foot and the only area with uptake was in her shoulder. In comparison to her previous PET scans which showed uptake in her foot, knee, legs, pelvis, spine and shoulders, this is an amazing improvement.

Lily has come so far in such a short amount of time and we are so happy and thankful that she is doing so well. So many people from all over the world have sent their prayers and loving thoughts our way and we feel the strength and power of their love. All of this positive healing energy has helped as surely as the chemotherapy has.