Miriam was diagnosed with Nodular ganglioneuroblastoma at 6 years old. She is in treatment.
What’s one thing you wish you had known in those first 48 hours?
“Start researching the top specialists as soon as possible. Get a second opinion from the beginning.”
What helped you the most in those first 48 hours?
“My husband.”
What is one moment in those first 48 hours that you’ll never forget?
“When the ER doctor walked in and said ‘it’s not good news’.”
If you could go back, what’s one thing you’d tell yourself?
“Everything seems impossible and terrifying right now. But you will slowly get through this.”
This First 48 story was submitted by Emily.
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