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Maleree Mae Chambers
Born December 16, 2009
Just 6 years old, Maleree was a care-free little girl who loved
"pink, arts & crafts, dancing, her Mommy, her Daddy, boating, dogs, cats, butterflies and Jesus."
On June 3, 2016 she was diagnosed with a life-threatening, aggressive, high-grade glioma
BRAIN CANCER.
This is her story...
MAY 2016
Maleree’s eye doctor found both her optical nerves hemorrhaged due to intense pressure. She was rushed to UC Davis where an MRI showed a 1 cm mass at the back portion of her brain.
JUNE - JULY - AUGUST 2016
There was confusion over whether the tumor was low grade or high grade Glioma. UC Davis put out feelers to Boston, UCSF, Oakland, St. Judes for an available surgeon.
We had difficulty finding a surgeon willing to perform the operation because of its delicate location and chance of complications. It’s a waiting game, demanding follow-up, trying to get in contact with the powers-that-be. Searching for alternatives. Frustration. And always the waiting. And praying. Finally a surgeon is found.
SEPTEMBER 2016
Dr. Gupta at UCSF performed the three hour surgery. The tumor was completely removed and diagnosed as Anaplastic Ependymoma. There were some initial complications with her eyesight, but it was not long lasting.
Maleree began 31 rounds of radiation treatments over a six week period, five days a week. Lots of trips back and forth between Paradise and San Francisco.
NOVEMBER 2016
JANUARY 2017
First MRI since surgery came back clean.
Time to celebrate!
So thankful for everyone’s prayers.
OCTOBER 2017
MRI #4 complete and clean!!
No sign of the tumor.
YAY!!
SEPTEMBER 2018
Devastating News! The tumor is back! Waiting on the tumor board to meet and discuss next steps.
DECEMBER 2016
Hurray!!
Radiation completed!
Now there will be MRI monitoring at three-month intervals.
Stress escalated as date got close
Sbut MRI #2
came back clean!
APRIL 2017
FEBRUARY 2018
BAAAM!!
Maleree is still cancer free.
Thank God, another clean MRI!
OCTOBER 2018
Gamma Knife surgery went well.
Tumor is gone!
Thank you for praying!!
MRI #3 done & still clean!
No sign of the tumor coming back.
It was a good day!!
JULY 2017
Heck Yaa!! Maleree's report shows
her MRI is CLEAR!! No Cancer!!
We get another 3 month hall pass!!
JUNE 2018
JAN 2019 to MAY 2021
MRI's are still every 3 months.
We thank God Maleree is still
CANCER FREE!
JUNE 19 2021
We are crushed. Maleree's MRI showed a new tumor and it's positive.
JULY 29 2021
Spinal Tap Done. Gamma Knife Surgery Competed.
OCTOBER 2021
Residual tumor is growing and glowing. Doesn't make sense to me.
JANUARY 2022
Dr says residual tumor is normal and some growth increase is due to swelling from surgery. Still concerned.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Surgery went fantastic!
MAY 17, 2024
I'm so proud of my baby! This was a tuff day for sure but all in all she is really doing good!
MARCH 21 2022
MRI showed tumor is shrinking and no new ones! So thankful!!
APRIL 9, 2024
Everyone thank you so much for all your prayers. Maleree's surgery went well.
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Spinal Tap is clear and only 1 tumor on spinal cord. Dr. recommends breaking her back to get access for surgery.
MAY 1, 2024
Six weeks of radiation has started.
JUNE 12, 2024
After 7 1/2 weeks of Proton radiation treatment in San Diego, MY BABY DID IT!
There's So Much LIFE to be LIVED
So Give It All You've Got!
OME!
