Welcome to our Little Ellie Anna's Web Page. It has been provided to keep people updated about Ellie Anna's Wilms Cancer Treatment. Ellie Anna was diagnosed in June 2004 with Wilms Stage 1 cancer in her left Kidney. In August they removed her Left Kidney and the tumor broke open into her internal cavity elevating her to stage 3 with Favorable Histology. In October she was diagnosed with VOD or Veno Occlusive Disease and Her Kidney and Liver began to shut down. She was sent to ICU twice in October when she stopped breathing as a result of the toxicity in her system. On November 5th she overcame all odds and was released from the hospital to return to home to Montana with her family. She will fly back to Phoenix Children’s Hospital for her last five chemo treatments. Her last chemo treatment was on Feb, 7, 2005 and she is now in Remission!

On February, 4th 2006 Ellie Anna was Diagnosed with Symptomatic Complex Partial Seizure Disorder with Mild Tonic Clonic Tendency or a rare combination of disorders that fall under the name “Epilepsy”. She has deep damage to the right frontal lobe of her brain and in areas of he cerebellum. The Damage is consistent with oxygen deprivation. Ellie Anna stopped breathing twice in October of 2004 when the Chemo, Veno Occlusive disease and blood poisoning caught up with her. Although the medical team was quick to respond, the damage was done and it is permanent. She is a fighter and Her strength and your prayers continue to make the difference in her life.

Journal

Friday, January 2, 2009 1:17 AM CST

Dear Friends,

We are home safe and sound. We had an amazing Christmas in Minnesota and miss the family. We are still getting used to the idea that we can't wake up to coffee brewing and crumb cake in the oven. Well back to real life. I'll write a longer update in the next few days.

-Chloe

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