GopherLady
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I'm sure many of you read Daniel House's wonderful story on Megan Wagner -> https://main.gopherhole.com/news_article/show/1038313
Unfortunately, Megan took a turn for the worst, and this is the Caring Bridge Update they posted (you can follow here ->https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/...EPIL9Y32mNSry0pFnyuu7Ig0UMMBaGJvBl8oE-uHNYCwM)
Sadly, the treatments for cancer currently have so many side effects, and along with killing the cancer, hurt so many other things. They are such a wonderful family, and I asked Matt last night what they needed. Of course, he was so humble, told me about how much he loved GopherHole, and the Gophers. A mutual friend informed me that they have to keep their jobs, which means keeping their insurance, so financial help is key to have them be able to take time off work to be at her side. If you are able to donate, this is their link -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/megan-wa...oGNwjjjIBpIjyVmSPLW6bMBTpkTMSggKass50UJjXbCnE
Unfortunately, Megan took a turn for the worst, and this is the Caring Bridge Update they posted (you can follow here ->https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/...EPIL9Y32mNSry0pFnyuu7Ig0UMMBaGJvBl8oE-uHNYCwM)
Last Monday, October 7th, Megan had her first 3-month scans post treatment. While the scans came back with no evidence of cancer, the doctors did see some fluid around her lungs. Our oncologist ordered an echocardiogram just to rule out any cardio issues. We received a call back from the doctor telling us that Megan’s heart was only pumping at about 40%.......Normal range is about 55-75%.
We met with the cardiology team at the U of M this past Thursday and they prescribed a couple of heart medications for Megan and a follow-up visit in a month. Megan started taking her medicine on Friday. On Sunday afternoon, she wasn’t feeling well, which we thought was the stomach flu. She wasn’t getting any better. I decided to bring her in to the cardiologist on Wednesday morning and they performed another echocardiogram. Much to everyone’s surprise, Megan’s heart is now functioning at 20%. We were immediately admitted to the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit at the University of Minnesota. While heart damage can be a side effect of one of Megan’s chemos, Doxorubicin, the doctors are trying to figure out why her heart function has decreased so rapidly. It may be an infection causing this or it may be the chemo.
Right now Megan is stable, but still very fragile. They have started her on several medicines to help her heart perform better.
Will you please say a prayer for our litte Megan and the rest of our family, especially her brother and sister?
Thank you,
Matt and Andrea
Sadly, the treatments for cancer currently have so many side effects, and along with killing the cancer, hurt so many other things. They are such a wonderful family, and I asked Matt last night what they needed. Of course, he was so humble, told me about how much he loved GopherHole, and the Gophers. A mutual friend informed me that they have to keep their jobs, which means keeping their insurance, so financial help is key to have them be able to take time off work to be at her side. If you are able to donate, this is their link -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/megan-wa...oGNwjjjIBpIjyVmSPLW6bMBTpkTMSggKass50UJjXbCnE