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The good news is that the media coverage of Rowan’s plight has already led to one retinoblastoma diagnosis in England. We hope the continued exposure can help other parents (and friends of parents) discover this sooner. On that line, we … Continue reading →

Megan is going to do a phone interview with GM TV, London’s version of Good Morning America. Problem: they want a live interview at 8:30 UK time, so that’s 3:30a.m. EST. I will be sleeping through this one. In the … Continue reading →

For those that didn’t know, we initially discovered Rowan’s tumor thanks to a mum in England through one of Megan’s baby groups. Proof that the internet isn’t just porn and piracy. Anywho, the story has been picked up by many … Continue reading →

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has helped us over the last month. Words cannot express what it has meant to us. Rowan (and Megan) are still in the hospital. Rowan had developed a UTI- that’s … Continue reading →

But we’re back in the hospital. Sigh. Rowan had a temperature this morning (we got 101.6 in the ear, 100.8 under the arm), so we had to go to St. Joseph’s Children’s hospital in Tampa. That was one o’clock; now, … Continue reading →

Tropical storm Kay has come and gone… we think. Actually, we’re not really sure- it wasn’t much of a storm to speak of. Rowan’s first treatment got pushed back to Wednesday thanks to the state of (non)-emergency declaration, so we’re … Continue reading →

With the help of some new friends (Marley and Henry), Rowan celebrated her first B-Day. The highlight of the party was the cake. It went something like this: Rowan inspects the cake Rowan tastes the cake Rowan approves of the … Continue reading →

Change in plans: pediatric oncology had to reschedule Rowan’s appointment until Monday morning, so we’re back in Riverview for a few days. She is in an absolutely fabulous mood- laughing, playing, walking. We’ll try to put up some video or … Continue reading →

Good news: Rowan’s right eye is completely clear. And Dr. Murray assures us that even if a tumor does appear, he’ll catch it early enough that it will never interrupt her vision. The bad news is as bad as we … Continue reading →