This page was created to keep our family and friends up-to-date on Isabella's battle with brain cancer. She has completed her chemotherapy and physical therapy at NYU Medical Center in New York City. She has also completed her proton radiation treatment at Boston's Mass General Hospital. With her tremendous spirit and courage, along with all of our support, she will ultimately prevail.
About Isabella
From the day she was born, we knew that Isabella was a free-sprited, fun loving kid. She loves to do everything that a kid loves to do: play, sing, and dance. She is also extremely smart. Isabella has an older sister, Annalise, and a younger brother, Nathaniel.
On November 17, 2008, an MRI showed that Isabella had a massive 10 cm tumor in her brain, and it was promptly removed. It was diagnosed as a malignant glioma and underwent chemotherapy to try and remove the remaining cancer cells. She also underwent proton radiation therapy at Boston's Mass General Hospital.
Isabella seems to be tolerating the feeding tube a little better in the last 24 hours. She is not as raspy and labored as she breathes. Of course, Julianne and I still listen closely and carefully through the night as Isabella sleeps to hear any oddness or disruptions. It makes for some long nights, but there really is no other choice at this point. Isabella has also tried solid foods, although very little, which is the first time since last week that she's tried solids. She had some problems swallowing, but that is expected since she basically didn't have to swallow anything since she got the feeding tube.
Here is a picture of Isabella sitting out on our deck yesterday, enjoying the warm weather. She had just received the beautiful flowers from her special friend.
Finally, here is a music video that a special kid made undergoing cancer treatment in Seattle. It's a little difficult for me to watch since it gives me flashbacks of walking around the pediatric floor at NYU, but maybe it will fill you with some inspiration and additional awareness.
Isabella, I have heard that you are a beautiful, intelligent and amazing person. I enjoy hearing about your progress. I want to wish you all the best and lots of love. From Emma, Nina, Stella and Rick, on the other side of Norwalk!xxx
I am glad to hear that Isabella is tolerating her feeding tube. I also would like to thank you for keeping us posted on her progress. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Good to see you all out and about at NHMS Night Thursday. Happy Mother's Day to Julianne, she is an inspiration to all of us moms. Hope you all have a beautiful and restful day. Love to all.
(Refresh the page to see a different post)
To see all the archived posts, expand the Archives section over on the left side of the page. Finally, if you would like to receive an e-mail whenever we post something new, just enter your e-mail address in the Subscribe box over to the right. Note that any new posts will continue to be displayed below this section.
Isabella, I have heard that you are a beautiful, intelligent and amazing person. I enjoy hearing about your progress. I want to wish you all the best and lots of love. From Emma, Nina, Stella and Rick, on the other side of Norwalk!xxx
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that Isabella is tolerating her feeding tube. I also would like to thank you for keeping us posted on her progress. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteKatie Vasquez
Good to see you all out and about at NHMS Night Thursday. Happy Mother's Day to Julianne, she is an inspiration to all of us moms. Hope you all have a beautiful and restful day. Love to all.
ReplyDeleteMarybeth Darcy
Always thinking of you and Isabella... always praying for her strength and comfort....Love you guys...
ReplyDeleteAlice from Camp