Ella's Story
Ella Goudie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on October 10, 2011 at The Medical Center. Prior to Ella’s diagnosis, she was a very funny, beautiful, and strong-willed five-year old. After one year of cancer treatments that included over 25 days in the hospital, 15-plus spinal injections of chemotherapy, IV-injected chemotherapy, steroids, and daily oral chemotherapy, she was still the same very funny, beautiful, and strong willed girl! Through the hair loss, weight fluctuation, and over six months of solitary confinement, Ella kept her smile and toughness. She is definitely no pushover!
Ella and her family put their trust in a one-word reply to the question hey asked Dr. Paul LoDuca, a board certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with blood disorders and cancers. The Goudies asked, “Are we in the right place to battle this horrible disease?” Dr. LoDuca said “Yes,” and he is right. Ella’s team includes Dr. LoDuca, her nurses Christy Womack and Hannah Potter, and Meg Johnson, a Certified Child Life Specialist who uses various ways to ease Ella’s worries when she is in the hospital. Meg’s valued position is supported by Children’s Miracle Network. The Goudie’s say Ella’s entire team is sent from above and insist they could not have made it through these past years without them.
Thankfully, Ella was able to return to school and was able to take her medicines at home and as an outpatient. Ella received chemotherapy through her port monthly and spinal taps every three months over 18 months at Midtown Medical. Ella’s last treatment was December 10th, 2013. She has finished all her treatments and has beat cancer! We are so happy, thankful, and extremely proud of her!
Ella and her family put their trust in a one-word reply to the question hey asked Dr. Paul LoDuca, a board certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with blood disorders and cancers. The Goudies asked, “Are we in the right place to battle this horrible disease?” Dr. LoDuca said “Yes,” and he is right. Ella’s team includes Dr. LoDuca, her nurses Christy Womack and Hannah Potter, and Meg Johnson, a Certified Child Life Specialist who uses various ways to ease Ella’s worries when she is in the hospital. Meg’s valued position is supported by Children’s Miracle Network. The Goudie’s say Ella’s entire team is sent from above and insist they could not have made it through these past years without them.
Thankfully, Ella was able to return to school and was able to take her medicines at home and as an outpatient. Ella received chemotherapy through her port monthly and spinal taps every three months over 18 months at Midtown Medical. Ella’s last treatment was December 10th, 2013. She has finished all her treatments and has beat cancer! We are so happy, thankful, and extremely proud of her!
Fun Facts
Princess Ella is in second grade and loves to dance and swim. Her favorite color is pink and the best gift she’s ever been given is her little brother, Luke! She loves mint chocolate chip ice cream and her favorite singer is Darius Rucker.