Maryann Adesso has been diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (http://www.nhlcyberfamily.org/types/diffuse.htm). This is an aggressive cancer that attacks the lymph node system. In addition, Maryann has also been diagnosed with Evans Syndrome, which could be caused by lymphoma. Evans Syndrome is a rare autoimmune blood disorder in which the body makes antibodies that destroy red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16398647).
To help with Maryann's medical expenses there will be several local fundraisers in her honor, please click here for more information.
To help with Maryann's medical expenses there will be several local fundraisers in her honor, please click here for more information.