Help Dennis get his surgery
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One year ago, Dennis Harris was diagnosed with a rare family gene which is called Paraganglioma. This begins in the nerve cells and is dispersed throughout the body. The cells produce hormones knows as catecholamine also known as adrenaline which can cause high blood pressure, sweating, headaches, tremors, and he is more at risk of heart attack and strokes among other health issues.
Once diagnosed Dennis had to undergo many scans, tests, blood work and surgery During surgery they located two tumors. One tumor in particular is causing issues...it is located on his carotid artery and has grown to the base of his skull. It has spread to his lower spine and a couple of his vertebrae. When these tumors grow or spread they become malignant. So yes the horrible "C" word is now affecting another amazing person.
After going to consults to Radiologists, Oncologists, Vascular Surgeons and other specialists, we came to the conclusion nobody has any experience in treatments or resecting these rare malignant Paraganglioma in the Province. But thankfully one Specialist in particular never gave up on Dennis and has been non stop looking for someone that can help him.
So from his latest appointment today (Feb 25th 2020)a team in London Ontario wants to consult with Dennis about treatments on his spine and as well surgery to remove the tumor from his carotid artery. Some times prayers are answered, and please God this is Dennis' start to getting the medical help we have been hoping and praying for.
Dennis is 48 years old, a heart of gold...a loving father, adoring husband, hard worker who would do anything for anyone.
Dennis is from Newfoundland and the medical help he needs is not is not available there..Dennis was off work last August through to December for surgery on his spine. At that time the doctor did a biopsy which confirmed it was cancer. Dennis has exhausted all his savings and benefits and needs help to get to London for his appointments and hopefully surgery.
We need your help for Dennis and his family. Please find it in your heart to donate to this wonderful family. We need help as soon as possible.
Thank you and God Bless you all
Once diagnosed Dennis had to undergo many scans, tests, blood work and surgery During surgery they located two tumors. One tumor in particular is causing issues...it is located on his carotid artery and has grown to the base of his skull. It has spread to his lower spine and a couple of his vertebrae. When these tumors grow or spread they become malignant. So yes the horrible "C" word is now affecting another amazing person.
After going to consults to Radiologists, Oncologists, Vascular Surgeons and other specialists, we came to the conclusion nobody has any experience in treatments or resecting these rare malignant Paraganglioma in the Province. But thankfully one Specialist in particular never gave up on Dennis and has been non stop looking for someone that can help him.
So from his latest appointment today (Feb 25th 2020)a team in London Ontario wants to consult with Dennis about treatments on his spine and as well surgery to remove the tumor from his carotid artery. Some times prayers are answered, and please God this is Dennis' start to getting the medical help we have been hoping and praying for.
Dennis is 48 years old, a heart of gold...a loving father, adoring husband, hard worker who would do anything for anyone.
Dennis is from Newfoundland and the medical help he needs is not is not available there..Dennis was off work last August through to December for surgery on his spine. At that time the doctor did a biopsy which confirmed it was cancer. Dennis has exhausted all his savings and benefits and needs help to get to London for his appointments and hopefully surgery.
We need your help for Dennis and his family. Please find it in your heart to donate to this wonderful family. We need help as soon as possible.
Thank you and God Bless you all
Organizer and beneficiary
Doreen Fish
Organizer
Tammy Harris
Beneficiary