Our family has been through an incredibly difficult time. My mother-in-law passed away in May 2023 from abdominal adenocarcinoma. I’ve been fighting my late-stage lung cancer with brain metastases for over two years. Recently, the cancer progressed to leptomeningeal disease with limited prognosis.

On top of this, our 12-year-old daughter was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in January 2025. She underwent a major surgery and will complete her 18th and final round of chemotherapy in August 2025. She will live with a permanent leg implant and lifelong restrictions on high-impact activities.

We’re facing emotional and financial challenges with no extended family nearby. Your support will help cover medical costs, my wife, and care for our two young children. We’ll share updates here: https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mhagiwara. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and sharing our story.