Sweet Baby Brennan
RIP 5/5/2012
Nayelis Riviera 5 years old Diagnosis: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Story: Nayelis was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (M7) on June 17, 2009, at the tender age of 8 1/2 months old. She was immediately started on a chemotherapy regiment, and quickly went into remission after the first cycle. But because the subtype of AML she has, it's been difficult to get into remission after a relapse, Nayelis was given three more cycles of chemo and then had a cord blood transplant on October 30th, 2009 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NY, NY. The transplant was successful, and after 5 months being away she was allowed to return home. In April of 2010, Nayelis became sick, and we were later informed that she had relapsed. Not only did the cancer return in spots of her body, but a chloroma (tumor) had also formed in the nasal cavity/sinus area. Not only did she have to start chemotherapy again, but she also underwent direct radiation. She received 6 cycles of chemotherapy and 12 sessions of radiation. As of November 2010, Nayelis went into remission. On April 25, 2011, We were informed that Nayelis has relapsed. The cancer is back. She's been admitted at Yale New Haven Hospital for further treatment. This is her third fight against this evil disease. Nayelis was admitted to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center on September 1, 2011 to get her ready for a 2nd cord blood transplant that took place on September 9, 2011. March 9, 2012 marked 6 months post transplant for Nayelis! Sadly, sweet Nayelis earned her wings 5/5/2012.
That is just so sad. I have a friend on Facebook she is battling Cancer that is 9 years old. It's nice site to remember those who were so young to leave.
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