A family in Oregon is facing an unimaginable battle after a mother and her four-year-old son were both diagnosed with cancer on the very same day. Just weeks earlier, the McCraes were living a normal life with their three children, unaware of the storm ahead.
Their ordeal began when young Jamon started having intense headaches that worsened quickly. His parents rushed him to the hospital, where an MRI revealed a brain tumor. Doctors performed a grueling 15-hour surgery and were able to remove most of it, but the pathology report brought devastating news.
On November 5, Jamon was officially diagnosed with an aggressive malignant brain tumor. Only an hour later, his mother, Britney, received her own diagnosis: gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, a rare condition that causes tumors to grow during pregnancy instead of a placenta.
Both mother and son immediately began their treatment journeys. Britney has started chemotherapy, while Jamon recently underwent a second major surgery. His prognosis is uncertain, but doctors say his chances could improve if surgeons can safely remove the remaining tumor.
A GoFundMe page has been created to support the family, helping cover medical costs, travel, and time away from work. Jamon is currently recovering from surgery, facing complications doctors believe are caused by irritated nerves. He is being fed through a tube, relearning how to walk, and preparing for radiation and months of chemotherapy.
Through it all, father Jake says the hardest part is feeling helpless. He can only stand by, hoping both Britney and Jamon continue to fight their way forward.