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Amanda's Battle With Cancer

Amanda beat Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Spring 2013, but unfortunately it returned by Summer, and she learned at the same time she was pregnant which obviously complicated her treatment. She started on inhibitor drugs during the first two trimesters, harvested stem cells, and we were all so pleased to welcome a healthy bouncing Connor Lee on May 9th this year. The cancer is now back with a vengeance, and Amanda has already jumped back into her fight for life currently receiving 3 rounds of ICE chemotherapy combined with radiation treatment. This will put her in soft remission hopefully, allowing her to harvest the last of the stem cells she needs to bank. After a 90-day rest for her depleted body, her line of treatment then requires 2 months of hospitalization at City of Hope in SoCal. They will administer second line salvage chemo, radiation, and the life giving stem cell transplant. After discharge, Amanda must remain in the SoCal region for 4 months for her follow up treatment.

With a 2yr old- a newborn- a 11yr old bonus daughter- and with Amanda required to reside in SoCal for 6 months, Amanda and Cory for now have made the difficult decision to enlist the help of Amanda's parents with her care, and for the boys. It will be so difficult for these lovebirds to be apart, but it is Amanda’s best chance for a cure, and allows Cory to stay close to Jessa- care for their San Jose home- and maintain his career. He will be visiting SoCal every weekend possible, bringing Jessa when she can. Skype and Facetime will be huge tools in keeping their young family connected daily.

How Can You Help?

Amanda had been a ray of sunshine in all our lives, and we all will continue to share our love and emotional support, keeping her always in our prayers. While we can't control the cancer, or the daily toll this battle will have on Amanda, Cory, Jessa, Carter, and baby Connor we can help minimize some of their stress by reducing the financial burden of medical bills and daily living expenses. Open your hearts and help Amanda and her family through this difficult time. No donation is too small; even $5 a month can make a difference.