Sad news: Chad Carr entering hospice
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2015/11/5-year-old_chad_c…
Five-year-old Chad Carr, who has been battling with a rare, inoperable form of pediatric brain cancer for the last 13 months, has started hospice care after several aggressive treatments and no substantial progress has been made in his recovery in the past few months.
In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, Tammi Carr, Chad's mother, said it was a tough decision she and her husband Jason Carr made, but after watching their son's health continue to fail, they wanted to allow him to rest more peacefully than he had been during the last year since the non-stop medical treatments began.
November 11th, 2015 at 11:45 AM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 12:01 PM ^
Watch Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies. It's a 3-part, 6-ish hour Ken Burns produced documentary. Streaming on Netflix and you can find some on YouTube.
Gained some fascinating insights on the disease(s).
EDIT: YouTube embeds below for those w/o Netflix. Netflix vid quality is better, and these may be pulled from YouTube, so I apologize in advance if that occurs.
November 11th, 2015 at 2:31 PM ^
Several of my current colleagues are in the pediatic oriented episode there, they filmed a TON of footage but MGoStretch got left on the cutting room floor.
That being said, the real point is that cancer sucks and despite literally seeing kids with cancer every day, reading about the inevitability of some of the most terrible of terrible diagnosis still makes me choke up. Prayers for Chad and his family (especially his parents and brothers, I can't for a single moment imagine how difficult that is).
November 11th, 2015 at 11:48 AM ^
and thoughts are with the Carr's during this difficult time. God speed.
November 11th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
Fuck Cancer. #ChadTough
November 11th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
Screw this. Every single damned bit of it.
November 11th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
As a parent of two young boys, I just can't comprehend...may God grant peace and comfort...
November 11th, 2015 at 11:56 AM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 12:00 PM ^
Sometimes you encounter people who question the meaning or value of tradition and history--things Michigan is rich in. It may seem a strange connection, but the tragedy the Carr family is experiencing now is a poignant demonstration of how and why these things are so powerful and important. As part of the Michigan family, Chad and his story will live on, inspiring and empowering countless others for years and generations beyond his young life. We all face difficulty, and some of us face true tragedy, but as part of the Michigan family, we all are connected, we all care, and we all remember, even in just small ways. Each individual contribution may seem small, but woven into the rich fabric of tradition, those individual contributions build enduring and durable outcomes. Chad is, and always will be a part of that. Go Blue!, and all comfort, joy and peace to Chad and his family.
November 11th, 2015 at 12:02 PM ^
This is terrible to hear. It kills me to hear about such a young child having this happen to him. Condolensces to his family.
November 11th, 2015 at 12:07 PM ^
Hospice is wonderful in one's last days on this earth, but it is so sad for this brave little guy.
Thought and prayers for the family.
November 11th, 2015 at 12:10 PM ^
Just awful. Hope they make the little guy as comfortable as possible. Heartbreaking stuff.
November 11th, 2015 at 12:11 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 12:26 PM ^
This is terrible. I follow her on facebook and her posts just tear my heart out. I can't imagine having to deal with that. Thought and prayers to all of them.
November 11th, 2015 at 12:29 PM ^
but I can't help but be inspired by the outpouring on this thread and Tammi's facebook page. You almost get the feeling that all of wolverine nation is pulling/praying/hoping for this kid and his family.
there is at least that.
November 11th, 2015 at 12:32 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 12:35 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 12:41 PM ^
Thoughts going out to the Carr family. I just hope Chad knows how many people are in his corner and wishing him the best. Never like to see anyone go through this...especially a kid. Puts things into perspective for sure.
November 11th, 2015 at 12:47 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 1:19 PM ^
I wish I had something better to say, but I don't.
November 11th, 2015 at 1:40 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 2:18 PM ^
I've worn my #ChadTough bracelet for at least a year now and partly in support for my niece who is (again) battling brain cancer as well, in Dallas.
The news this morning of little man Chad entering hospice made my cry. I couldn't help myself and know it's primarily because I see my dear, wonderful son in his place and have so much personally involved in our niece's battle.
It's just so unfair for kids to have to face these things. It's not fair at all and I hope the Carr family is strong and that each and every moment left for Chad is spent in love and happiness and with no discomfort or pain.
(fuck, I'm crying again)
November 11th, 2015 at 2:31 PM ^
a nephew to Luekemia & a father to ALS.
Hospice involved in both and it can make an awful situation a little bit less awful.
Sad news.
November 11th, 2015 at 2:31 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 2:39 PM ^
That is really bad news. Here's hoping there's some magic/blessings/whatever you believe left for the little guy.
November 11th, 2015 at 2:45 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 3:38 PM ^
That is sad to hear. My heart breaks for him and all my condolences to his family.
November 11th, 2015 at 3:49 PM ^
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November 11th, 2015 at 4:04 PM ^
I'm so sorry for the parents and Chad's entire family. This will be a very painful time for them. Hopefully Chad continues to receive good care and plenty of rest going forward. Prayers of strength to them all and to Chad. He is one brave little boy.
November 11th, 2015 at 4:33 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 5:54 PM ^
I worked at Wayne State's College of Nursing several years ago, and remember talking to a couple of the professors about the different fields. Both of them had been nurses for 20+ years before they went into teaching, and both had been in the ER, Oncology, and other areas. And they both said the same thing: the one place they couldn't handle was Pediatric ICU. They said handling those kids who are so very sick took a special kind of tough.
November 11th, 2015 at 6:25 PM ^
November 11th, 2015 at 4:45 PM ^
Chad, in his 5 years, has touched more lives than most of us ever will, I have no doubt. All of us will appreciate our own loved ones a little bit more, especially our children, because of Chad. His courage is an inspiration, and makes me realize how lucky I am to have good health. I hope his family finds comfort in knowing how many people have been postively impacted by Chad's life.
November 11th, 2015 at 5:31 PM ^
Just reading this ruined my night. Can't even imagine what it would feel like to go through it. I sometimes try and empathize and think of how I would feel if this happened to my kid....and I can't even go there.
November 11th, 2015 at 10:02 PM ^
Prayers to Chad and his family.