Aaron was diagnosed with sarcoma, which is a type on cancer, on June 7th, 2011. This is his second time battling this ugly disease. His first fight was in 1991 when he was only 8 years old.
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| I got to play in the hospital with Daddy when he had his biopsy! |
On April 28th, we were told that his routine chest x-ray showed a shadow and they wanted to check it out. He had a chest CT scan on May 13th, which confirmed a tumor, as did his MRI on May 17th. On May 25th, he had a thin needle biopsy and the results were that this tumor is cancerous and the type of cancer is a sarcoma. We met with an oncologist and surgeon on June 16th and they sent him for two more CT scans so they had updated pictures before the surgery. Fortunately, this appears to be the only tumor, encapsulated (contained), and is operable. His surgery is scheduled for Friday, July 1 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. After surgery, they will be able to determine if he needs chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
In honor of Aaron, Benjamin and I, along with some friends, will be running in the 1st Annual Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma 5K Walk/Run. If you are interested in running with us on July 17th, you can find information here. If you want to help, you can donate online here. Either way, please be sure to indicate that you are running/walking or donating in honor of Aaron Moeller.
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| I like to hang out with Grandma! |
Needless to say, we have been on our knees in prayer. God has been faithful to us and granting us "peace that surpasses all understanding." We ask that you would keep our families in your thoughts and prayers. I will be sure to keep the blog as up to date as possible.
I hope that little Benjamin is keeping your spirits up and smiles on your faces. he is such a handsome boy! All of you are in my ongoing thoughts and prayers. Hopefully next week the two of them will be on their road to a healthy recovery! Sending lots of love!!! Melissa
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ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are present for you, Aaron and your Mom. My God bless you and keep you safe in his arms today and in the days to come.
Helen Ellis
Jenny & Aaron - Though I do not know either of you personally, my name is Melissa Sinclair. i'm a brother of phi sigma pi at cmu! it is to my understanding Aaron is a fellow brother!
ReplyDeleteI will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers as well as sending you good vibes and well wishes for you & your family! Continue being strong!