The Austin ”Flash” Schroeder story
On April 14, 2014, Fourteen year old Austin “Flash” Schroeder of Coralville was diagnosed with T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, stage 3 and has recently begun chemo therapy that will continue over the next two years. Flash is known for his infectious smile, positive attitude, his love for baseball and respect towards both the game and those associated with it. The chemo that the doctors had originally planned for Austin's 2 year treatment, did not work. So, plan B is to administer chemo and get him prepared for a Bone Marrow Transplant. On July 23, 2014, Austin received a Bone Marrow Transplant after a week long of chemo and radiation. Austin reached his first milestone, post Bone Marrow Transplant, of 100 days on October 31, 2014. Austin suffered a seizure on the morning of November 9, 2014 and was rushed to the University of Iowa Children's hospitals. In a matter of days, the family was given the news that Austin's cancer had returned and spread. The doctors told the family that the cancer was in his spinal fluid, lymph nodes and in his bone marrow and he is now classified as Stage 4 Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. He was started on a new regimen of chemo and has responded nicely. After Austin heard that he may have an extended hospital stay of approximately 4 weeks in the hospital, he battled on and insisted he could get healthy enough to come home. His persistence paid off, Austin was sent home to continue his newest chemo schedule on an out-patient basis. Thank you for the continued love and support you have shown to Austin, Flash, and his family!! Keep praying and together we will keep fighting! We are more than ever determined to Win the Day!! To make a donation, please visit our website: FightWithFlash.org
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