Treatment Next Steps

We were at Vanderbilt today for consultation and simulation with Caroline's Radiation Oncologist and his team. Fortunately, it looks like the tumor is clearly accessible for radiation with minimal risk of damaging any organs or other body parts.  In the picture below, Caroline is showing off one of the 3 marks she has on her abdomen/torso that will be used as identifiers for her upcoming treatment.  

The plan is for her to receive 5 SBRT photon radiation treatments (higher dose, ultra-concentrated radiation) starting late next week followed by progress scans in late July.  The side effects should be limited to nausea and fatigue, and hopefully not cut into her summer too much.  

Thank you for the support and prayers!

The Lantz Family

#carolinestrong 

#ftgf

A Weekend of Distraction

We will finalize Caroline's "next steps" for treatment this Thursday (5/15) and update the blog as soon as we're able.

In the meantime, we had an incredible weekend of distractions!

Caroline had the honor of being the Official Child Ambassador of the for the 84th Running of the Iroquois Steeplechase, which benefits the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital.  Thank you to everyone that made our day so special - we had a truly amazing time making memories we'll never forget!  

News Channel 5 Steeplechase Segment featuring Caroline - CLICK HERE to watch

Watching the Race from the Bell Tower!

Ringing the bell to start the race!

Mother's Day at Arrington

Scan Results

Caroline had a CT and PET scan at Vandy today to check progress post radiation treatments.

RESULTS:

- The spot they radiated in March by her neck is no longer visible on imaging.

- A spot in her abdomen that was present in Sept 2024, but not visible in January 2025, is now back and measuring at 5mm.

The next step is for us to (again) review any/all options with her medical team to decide the path forward.  This is obviously not the news we all wanted, but she wants to fight and we will power forward once again. 

As soon as we have an update/definitive plans, we will update the blog.  

Thank you so much for your continued love, support and most importantly prayers for Caroline and our family.

The Lantz Family
#carolinestrong
#ftgf

5mm "new/old" spot now visible - highlighted in yellow right up against her aorta.