Katie Rose Hann SURVIVOR NEVER GIVE UP Welcome to Katie Rose's Web Page. It has been provided to keep family and friends updated about her progress.
This is her story. Katie Rose was diagnosed on Feb. 19th, 2005 with ALL Pre-B cell leukemia. Katie Rose was born May 5th, 1996. She is the 5th child of 10 born to Keri and Ritchey Hann. She was born with Diplomyelia. (A split spinal cord) She walks and plays just like other kids. She has had 9 surgeries on her back and legs before diagnosis of ALL. Since diagnosis she has had 6 addition surgeries and a lung washing. Since diagnosis she has had a total of 22 blood or platelet transfusions; and 134 inpatient days including 2 additional spinal surgeries and knee surgery. She has had numerous clinic, OT and PT visits; and continues with physical therapy to date. She finished her Chemo treatment. Our last official dose was May 12, 2007! We will continue to be seen every 3-4 months for blood work and can now focus on treating Katie Rose other medical problems. We pray we never see leukemia again! Katie is doing very well now and continues to make progress in all areas of her health. We still have more spinal surgeries and an ace procedure surgrey to go. we are pleased she is healthy.
Katie's Leukemia Journey This is a video to show you some of Katie's treatment with Leukemia This will give you an idea of what’s involved with Leukemia chemo therapy process.
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Katie Rose has required several transfusions to survive. There is a SHORTAGE of blood right now! Without blood donations, Katie wouldn't be here today. If you think about it, how often does an individual have the opportunity to save someone's life? Please consider donating blood: It is the gift of life! Katies Blood bank code is KH04. Please click on logo below for information on becoming a donor.
This is the book Katie Rose wrote when she had back surgery. It is in slide show format. If you know anyone that can publish books please let us know as Katie Rose would love all kids to be able to have this book as a gift before surgery. Click on book to read it.
Katie Rose Make A Wish Trip! Dec 2005 We were very fortunite to be able to go on a Make a Wish Trip to Disney World. This was a trip of a lifetime and we will alwas treasure the memories from this trip. The video will take a minute to load but worth it!
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Many faces of Katie Rose during treatment
Journal
Sunday, June 27, 2010 4:41 PM CDT Katie is doing great! She has just finished 7th grade. She has remained cancer free and we are very greatful. She recovered well from her back surgery in November of last year. She continues to have issues with her spine and does appear to have a disabled walk, but she walks and she thrives. We are happy for her! she is a busy teen and has a facebook page. She was voted president of ASB for the 2010/2011 school year!
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Hospital Information: Katie Rose is at home!
Links: http://www.caringbridge.org/ca/jimmy Jimmy http://www.caringbridge.org/ca/kiki Our angel friend KIKI
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