Conner SNUC Cancer Road 2 Recovery

One year ago, Conner started coughing up blood, and it continued week after week. He saw a few doctors but they all said he was fine. Recently, he went to have a scan done of his nasal cavity and the scan showed a block so they performed surgery to remove it. After removing the blockage, a biopsy was then done. A few days later, the results came in. My 19 year old brother was diagnosed with a very rare (only 17 cases ever recorded) form of cancer, Sinonasal carcinoma, a newly described sinonsal tumor type that is characterized by a total absence of SMARCBI expression. Experience is limited with this tumor type. Many, but not all have behaved aggressively. After receiving the results from the nasal biopsy, a brain scan was done to be sure the cancer hadn't spread. Unfortunately, the Scan showed a tumor in the brain. Conner will be flying to Houston August 28, 2016 and staying at MD Anderson Cancer Institute for treatment, which includes surgery to remove the tumor from the brain, radiation, and possibly chemotherapy. The reason I have created this page is because Conner has had to take a leave of absence from his job at the Naples Bay Resort and the health insurance Conner has, will only pay if treatment is completed in Naples/Fort Myers. At only 19 years old, and having such a rare form of cancer, the best option is to be in Texas for treatment. Contributions and prayers are greatly appreciated, and will go directly to Conner. I will keep the page updated the best I can.