UPDATE 11/16/25:
Hana completed her first week of radiation. It was exhausting, but over the weekend she showed glimpses of her old self. We’re grateful for the progress, and she has just three more days of treatment this week.
UPDATE 11/9/25:
Hana is walking and slowly starting to eat again. She’s in great spirits and staying positive — and so are we. She’ll begin radiation on Wednesday, right after Veterans Day, with six sessions remaining. After that, we’ll continue with approximately 20 more weeks of chemotherapy.
UPDATE 11/5/25:
Hana has been discharged from the hospital! She has a long recovery ahead, including relearning to walk after being in bed for 10 days. She’ll begin radiation on Friday, with a total of seven sessions scheduled over the next two weeks.
UPDATE 11/4/25:
Although Hana remains in the hospital, she is recovering well. Today we received wonderful news — her lung biopsy came back negative for cancer! This is a huge win and means we can continue with her current treatment plan, which is much safer than the alternative.
UPDATE 10/30/25:
Hana is recovering well and has been transferred out of the ICU into inpatient care. She will remain under supervision for 4–6 days before being discharged. Thank you all for your continued support.
UPDATE 10/28/25:
Hana underwent an intensive day of treatment and surgery. After nearly 10 hours, her surgeons were pleased with the successful removal of the mass, her affected kidney, and nearby lymph nodes. The biopsy of her lung will take about a week to be analyzed. She is now resting in the ICU.
UPDATE 10/20/25:
Hana’s tumor has decreased significantly in size — a milestone her doctors are celebrating. Her surgery is scheduled for the end of October, during which they will remove the mass, her affected kidney, nearby lymph nodes, and biopsy the small spots in her lungs. We will continue to share updates as we move through this next phase of her treatment.
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HanaH's Story
In the first week of September 2025, HanaH told us her tummy hurt. When we checked, we felt a large lump in her abdomen. We quickly booked a pediatrician appointment the next morning where we were directed to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Within hours, the oncology team admitted her for tests and imaging.
After a biopsy, we received the heartbreaking news that HanaH has a Wilms tumor on her kidney, with trace amounts in her lungs. This means her cancer is considered stage 4. A port was placed in her chest so she can begin chemotherapy.
The treatment plan is weeks of chemotherapy to shrink the tumors, followed by surgery to remove the tumor (between the size of a grapefruit and a football) along with her kidney. After surgery, she will undergo months of chemotherapy and radiation.
This diagnosis has been devastating for our family, but we are holding onto hope and focusing on her healing. We are deeply grateful for the love, prayers, and support we’ve already felt from so many of you. Thank you to the community for coming out and making our yard sale a success!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out by email if you have any questions or want to connect. Thank you for supporting us through this difficult time.
Thank you to the community for coming out and making our yard sale a success!