Children and Cancer
Our family received devastating news this week. My grand-daughter Cassandra, not quite 3 years old, has been diagnosed with liver cancer. She's had a very bumpy road since her 26-week preemie birth, has defied all manner of grim prognoses, and developed into a happy, giggly, dancing (loves all things musical) little girl.
Now this.
We've been notified she'll start chemo next week to shrink the liver tumor and, since the entire organ appears compromised, she could very well require a transplant. We're all holding our breath that the spot on her lung is scarring due to all the early lung interventions and 18-month ventilator usage.
Anyone here have experience with these childhood cancers or words of wisdom for fretting relatives? Prayers and good vibes would help, too.
My son and daughter-in-law are, of course, in total shock. It's a stunning reversal. Words fail moments like these, other than: it's so unfair. But even that sounds lame.
Would welcome any advice. Thanks in advance!
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But I wish your family the best, and pray for her recovery.
Cassandra is very huggable, too. 
Just got off the phone with my daughter-in-law. She was in the hospital chapel and my son was up on the floor with Cassandra. My son is literally falling part. My husband and I will be seeing them tonight for dinner. Hopefully, we'll come up with the right words of solace and encouragement, try to convince them that they can get through this, together.
My husband and I went through a similar event when our son suffered a near-fatal brain injury. The waiting and uncertainty are absolute killers. It's just hard and, of course, heartbreaking.
Appreciate the support.
That's what we're counting on. You saw the surgical advances with your husband. I saw advanced treatments with my son who, like his daughter now, defied expectations and had a remarkable recovery.
Fingers crossed for all of us.
I hope all the positive vibes coming from DU are a comfort to your family!
