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Dean was only 13 months old when his family received the devastating news: he had been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. For a time, he seemed to be responding well, bringing hope that his battle would be a manageable one. But last week, everything changed.
His tiny body was suddenly thrown into crisis. His heart raced, seizures struck, and he was placed on a ventilator as doctors fought to stabilize him. For his parents, the sight of their baby boy in such a fragile state was every family’s worst nightmare.
Now, there is reason for cautious hope. Dean has been moved out of intensive care, no longer needs oxygen support, and is showing more activity each day. Still, his fight is far from over. Doctors are working carefully to stabilize his diabetes insipidus and sodium levels — challenges that continue to test his strength and resilience.
At just two years old, Dean has already shown the courage of a warrior. His journey is not yet finished, but his bravery, and the love surrounding him, shine as a reminder that even in the darkest battles, hope is never lost.
What comes next will be written not just in medical charts, but in the hearts of all who follow his story — a story no one will ever forget.