Parents' greatest fear often arises when their child falls ill, particularly when a diagnosis reveals a severe condition like cancer. In a touching episode, Barb engages in a heartfelt conversation with Andrew Miller and his family, illuminating the challenges they face in light of Andrew's cancer diagnosis. Andrew, a courageous cancer patient, openly expresses his emotions, offering listeners valuable insights into the distinctive perspective of someone battling cancer. His candid sharing provides a window into the resilience required to navigate this demanding journey. In honoring Andrew's journey, the episode becomes a beacon of hope and support for everyone confronting the hardships of cancer!
Episode Notes:
About Andrew Miller:
A courageous, highly spirited, and brave 9-year-old warrior battling two types of cancer…
He was diagnosed with two types of Stage 4 cancer.
1) High-grade glioma cancer (located in the right front lobe of his brain)...
A glioma is a mass of cells or a tumor that forms when glial cells grow out of control. Glial cells support neurons, or nerves, in the central nervous system. A glioma that’s considered “high-grade” spreads quickly. High-grade gliomas may not always be curable. They’re challenging to treat because they grow rapidly into the brain or spinal cord.
2) Adult B-cell lymphoma cancer
That refers to a group of cancers that affect your immune system. It makes up 85% of all non-Hodgkin lymphomas, which are among the most common cancers in the United States. B-cell lymphoma frequently affects your lymphatic system, which is a network of lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and tissues that move fluid around your body.
He now has so many little tumors starting in inoperable places.
His ❤️Make-A-Wish❤️ is to receive 2,000 cards for Christmas and birthday, which just recently❤️
If you would like to help out, mail card(s) to:
Buddy
Truman House Community Hospice
716 Commercial Ave. SW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
He will soon be the author of an activity book of mazes (his favorite types).
We will keep you updated on when and where you will be able to purchase his book and how you can support his mission...
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IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES... YOU"RE NOT ALONE>>>
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In 2020, the nation took a significant step forward with the enactment of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, a bill NAMI advocated for that created a nationwide three-digit number (988) to assist people experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis. This number is now available in communities across the country.
NAMI recognizes that other organizations have drawn distinctions between what diagnoses are considered “mental health conditions” as opposed to “mental illnesses.” We intentionally use the terms “mental health conditions” and “mental illness/es” interchangeably.
A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feelings, behavior, or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. If you have — or think you might have — a mental illness, the first thing you must know is that you are not alone. Mental health conditions are far more common than you think, mainly because people don’t like to, or are scared to, talk about them. However:
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
A mental health condition isn’t the result of one event. Research suggests multiple linking causes. Genetics, environment, and lifestyle influence whether someone develops a mental health condition. A stressful job or home life makes some people more susceptible, as do traumatic life events. Biochemical processes and circuits and basic brain structure may play a role, too.
None of this means that you’re broken or that you, or your family, did something “wrong.” Mental illness is no one’s fault. And for many people, recovery — including meaningful roles in social life, school, and work — is possible, especially when you start treatment early and play a strong role in your own recovery process.
THERE'S HELP & HOPE...