Love,
The Lantz Family
#carolinestrong
#ftgf
Nov 2017: Diagnosed with Stage IV high-risk Neuroblastoma. Nov 2017–Apr 2019: Completed standard treatment; NED. Apr 2019–Apr 2021: Completed DFMO clinical trial. Apr 2022: Relapse. Apr 2022–Jun 2023: Completed relapse treatment; NED again. Jun 2023–Jun 2024: High-dose DFMO (compassionate use) clinical trial. Jun 2024: Second relapse. Jul 2025: NED again. Mar 2026: Relapse.
Showing posts with label happy birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label happy birthday. Show all posts
Monday, July 8, 2019
Caroline Turns Six!
We had a great weekend celebrating Caroline, who turned 6 years old today! She was able to hangout with her grandparents and aunt, celebrate with some school friends at the Lifetime gym, eat sushi for the first time in a year, and enjoy cheesecake and lots of whipped cream! She also got to FaceTime with Maryland family members, and had a bunch of surprise visitors drop by with birthday wishes and treats - we are grateful for each and every one! Such a happy day!
Love,
The Lantz Family
#carolinestrong
Love,
The Lantz Family
#carolinestrong
Friday, September 21, 2018
Proton Radiation Days 10-14
Caroline finished her 14th of 20 total Proton Radiation treatments today!
Caroline has been able to continue her home-bound schooling a few days a week while we are here, thanks to a very generous new friend we met last week!
While in town, Mark and Caroline were able to go to a Flashes of Hope photography session (Margaret and Caroline have done this before)...to our surprise, Caroline's picture from her Vanderbilt session earlier this year was spotlighted on the Cincinnati Chapter table! They told us that all 55 chapters (nationally) are probably using her picture in their display and marketing materials!
On Thursday, Caroline pulled out her NG Tube, and is going back to taking her daily medication orally. The tube was rubbing on her nose and causing some redness and discomfort so she decided it was time to get rid of it all together; she hasn't needed to use it for feedings in over a month. We are very proud of her!
We are BEYOND thankful for our friends who have helped us with Andrew, Hank (the dog), and our home, while we continue to juggle and navigate this chapter of a very long and difficult process. We would fall apart without this amazing army of love and support!
Again, thank you all for the prayers and encouragement throughout this journey.
Much Love,
Team Lantz
#carolinestrong
#ftgf
To date, she has minimal side effects (just nausea/vomitting and some nerve-related leg pain), and is doing a great job with the daily routine. She loves seeing her Proton team every morning, and so far, the experience at Cincinnati Children's has exceeded expectations! We are very thankful for everyone in the medical field that have dedicated their lives to helping others; it's truly a gift.
Caroline has been able to continue her home-bound schooling a few days a week while we are here, thanks to a very generous new friend we met last week!
Mark came to visit for his birthday - so much fun celebrating, although we really missed Andrew.
While in town, Mark and Caroline were able to go to a Flashes of Hope photography session (Margaret and Caroline have done this before)...to our surprise, Caroline's picture from her Vanderbilt session earlier this year was spotlighted on the Cincinnati Chapter table! They told us that all 55 chapters (nationally) are probably using her picture in their display and marketing materials!
On Thursday, Caroline pulled out her NG Tube, and is going back to taking her daily medication orally. The tube was rubbing on her nose and causing some redness and discomfort so she decided it was time to get rid of it all together; she hasn't needed to use it for feedings in over a month. We are very proud of her!
We are BEYOND thankful for our friends who have helped us with Andrew, Hank (the dog), and our home, while we continue to juggle and navigate this chapter of a very long and difficult process. We would fall apart without this amazing army of love and support!
Again, thank you all for the prayers and encouragement throughout this journey.
Much Love,
Team Lantz
#carolinestrong
#ftgf
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Happy 5th Birthday, Caroline!
Happy 5th Birthday to our sweet Caroline!
She's feeling pretty well, and is having a great birthday weekend. To commemorate the special day, we had our family picture taken this morning (thanks, Anna, for the pics and insanely quick turnaround!)...here are some of our favorites:
Thank you for your continued prayers and support for our family...and here's to many more birthdays to come!
Team Lantz
#carolinestrong
#ftgf
She's feeling pretty well, and is having a great birthday weekend. To commemorate the special day, we had our family picture taken this morning (thanks, Anna, for the pics and insanely quick turnaround!)...here are some of our favorites:
Thank you for your continued prayers and support for our family...and here's to many more birthdays to come!
Team Lantz
#carolinestrong
#ftgf
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