This week we would like to honor Mattelyn “Mattie” Magill, a 10-year-old fighting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
After being diagnosed in July 2011, Mattie was taken to the hospital barely breathing and in renal failure. The Leukemic cells spread throughout her body. She was immediately placed on full dialysis and chemotherapy. Within one month, the doctors told Mattie and her family that she was in remission. She spent several more months in inpatient care at the hospital, going every other week. As she got close to her maintenance phase and no longer having to stay in the hospital, she started experiencing headaches. Doctors told her and her family that she relapsed, the leukemia was back and the only option is a Bone Marrow Transplant and full radiation.
Mattie Magill, a 10-year-old fighting leukemia
Mattie’s Aunt Christy told us that she is still going to school and even trying to do color guard.
Mattie is a very tough little girl. I have never heard her complain about being sick or why her not one time. I also work at a oncology office so I do know how difficult time this is for the patient as well as the family.
Mattie’s mother has had to take a leave of absence from work and focus on helping Mattie get better. They have a donation page where you can help contribute to their growing household finances and medical bills as they help Mattie through this difficult time. Please visit Mattie’s Fight.
If you know a child or teen who is battling or has battled cancer and you want to nominate them for our next HOC Hero of the Week, tell us about your hero and include photos and any links to their pages so we can support them! Fill out the nomination form here: http://hatsoffforcancer.org/nominate-hero.
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