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In honor of Brittney Cares, our team donates to Atlas as he and his family navigates his cancer diagnosis. Help us help Atlas and this wonderful family by giving to their GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/atlasthrough-his-cancer-journey
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ATLAS’ STORY
Our 11 month old son, Atlas Mendez, was diagnosed with Poorly Differentiated Spindle Cell Sarcoma. A rapidly growing left arm mass with high suspension of malignancy.
Since its discovery in September 2022, Atlas has
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As of this morning we have received the official results of Atlas’ chest scans. Our worst fears confirmed, the mass near his heart has grown in size. His Oncologist is moving quickly and consulting with a Cardiothoracic Surgeon to determine if Atlas will be needing open heart surgery or if this is something that can be done microscopically or through another less invasive procedure. Once removed this tumor will be sent for biopsy to determine what exactly it is, considering all information we have, there’s a high probability that it is metastasis from the tumor removed along with his arm. Atlas’ new treatment plan will include the surgery, chemotherapy (if his oncologist can find one that will work) and now, radiation treatment. We do not know what the future holds for our sweet Atlas but, we are doing our best to be
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1041 VILLAGE PARK DRIVE, STE 204 GREENSBORO, GA 30642 had an unthinkable amount of testing, procedures, and treatments begin. We have had several multiple day/ night admissions at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia located in Augusta, GA. Xavier and I are continuing to work as much as we can even with Atlas’ hospital stays, travel, and local doctors appointments. At this time, Atlas is either in physical/occupational therapy or a doctors office a minimum of 3 times per week. He also requires routine follow ups in outpatient clinic in Augusta to assess his disease response and monitor side effects. optimistic and confident that this treatment plan will ensure we get to spend so many more precious years together. There are truly no words that can express the deep anxiety, terror, sadness and stress Xavier and I carry on our shoulders and in our hearts each day. As anyone could imagine, we don’t want to spend a single second away from our sweet boy.
As of 10/04/2022, Atlas has begun Chemotherapy Treatments necessary for his condition. His current chemotherapy plan consists of inpatient chemo for 3 days every 3 weeks. He is also taking an oral chemotherapy continuously, 6 days per week, at home.
Sadly, Atlas’ future treatment plan does consist of a partial arm amputation of his left arm. Atlas has many challenges, treatments, procedures, ahead of him.
If anyone feels in their heart to assist us financially so we are able to be with Atlas every single moment during this time, you can do so by sharing or donating to our GoFundMe.