The doctor had said, "We found a tumor in your head, which is benign for now. We recommend taking medication to see if it gets smaller. Please return in three months for a check-up. If it grows, surgery might be the next step. Just know that getting treated early often means better results."

Today marked the three months since the doctor's warning, and Madelyn was due for her check-up. Yet, shortly before Zach found her, she had gotten the tough news: her brain tumor was getting worse than init