When 6-year-old Witten Daniel from Lubbock, Texas, fell sick, doctors initially thought it was just the flu. But his mother, Casey Daniel, had a gut feeling something was terribly wrong—and her instincts ended up saving his life.
At first, doctors reassured Casey that it was nothing more than a common flu. But within hours, Witten’s condition drastically worsened. He suddenly lost the ability to walk, talk, and even breathe on his own.
“There are no words to describe how horrifying it is to see your child in that kind of condition,” Casey shared in an interview with WAFB.
A Rare and Dangerous Diagnosis
Further testing revealed something much more serious: cavernous malformation, also called cavernoma. According to the Mayo Clinic, this is a condition where clusters of tiny, irregular blood vessels form in the brain or spinal cord. These fragile vessels can leak, leading to brain hemorrhages, seizures, or even stroke-like symptoms such as loss of movement or speech.
Casey admitted she feared she would lose her son (KCBD)
Doctors gave Casey the heartbreaking news—there wasn’t much they could do. They told her Witten might never walk again and would likely need help breathing for the rest of his life.
A Mother’s Determination
Refusing to give up, Casey began researching online. That’s when she found a medical paper by Dr. Jacques Morcos, a neurosurgeon in Houston who specialized in cavernoma surgery. With hope rekindled, she reached out to him immediately.
To her relief, Dr. Morcos agreed to evaluate Witten. Confident that surgery could help, he assembled a pediatric neurosurgery team and arranged for Witten to be transferred to Houston.
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Against the Odds: A Successful Surgery
The surgery was long and intense—but hours later, Casey finally received the news she had been praying for. The operation was a success.
Witten Daniel was transferred to a doctor who specialized in cavernoma (KCBD)
Witten’s recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. Now seven years old, he has not only started second grade but has also been cleared to return to playing his favorite sport—baseball.
From a devastating diagnosis to a second chance at life, Witten’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of trusting your instincts and seeking second opinions when something doesn’t feel right.
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