Krizinne is living a “Pray for the best, prepare for the worst” situation. It is not the first time she has been in special prayer chains. In 1997, Krizinne was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma. At the Children’s Hematology Oncology Associates (CHOA) in Denver, oncologists gave her a zero chance of living without undergoing chemotherapy and surgery, and a 50% cure rate if the standard protocol was administered.

As an alternative, a clinical trial was presented to offer an 80% cure rate. A maximum life-time dose of Adriamycin is one of the five chemo toxins that were administered as part of the trial protocol. The down side of this aggressive treatment is that it could cause future damage to the heart, liver, and/or kidneys.

Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Big Heart) is a result of the choice in 1997 to gamble for better odds. The side effects that became evident in 2006 came at a time when Krizinne is the mother of twin one-year old boys. Her energy is expensed on her children’s well-being. Krizinne has not had the stamina to keep a job since July 2006. Her doctors advise her to not over exert herself. A call is being made for financial assistance.

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Krizinne Cross Transplant Fund right here
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