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Mom and Son Battle Cancer Together
20 Nov
Summary
- A mother and her four-year-old son were diagnosed with cancer on the same day.
- The son underwent a 15-hour surgery for a malignant brain tumor.
- Doctors provided a 50% survival chance, improving to 70% if all tumor is removed.
In a harrowing turn of events, the McRae family is confronting two simultaneous cancer diagnoses. Four-year-old Jamon's battle began with severe headaches, leading to the discovery of an aggressive malignant brain tumor. Surgeons performed a 15-hour operation to remove most of it, with his prognosis currently at a 50% survival rate, potentially rising to 70% if all tumor is extricated.
Tragically, Jamon's mother, Britney, received her own cancer diagnosis on the very same day as her son's oncology appointments. While managing Jamon's recovery, including relearning to walk and preparing for more surgery and radiation, the family is also supporting Britney through her chemotherapy treatments.
Despite the overwhelming challenges, the family is drawing strength from each other. Jamon was recently allowed a brief visit home to help decorate for Christmas before returning to California for his second major surgery. The family's resilience shines through as they navigate this unprecedented health crisis.
