Baylee's cancer journey started back in August 2025, when she had a swollen lymph node pop up on the right side of her neck. Not thinking much of it, she mentioned it to her GP at her annual visit, and her GP said to keep an eye on it and if it was still there in 6-8 weeks, to get an ultrasound on it. September and October passed normally, but the swollen lymph node was still there. In November, Baylee finally got an ultrasound and it came back inconclusive. Her doctor ordered an MRI, and unfortunately life got in the way (a new job, insurance, the holidays, etc.). She finally got the MRI done in early March and it came back with 3 lumps, 1 in her neck where the swollen lymph node was, 1 in parotid gland (up near her right ear) and then on the left side of her neck, near her clavicle. She had a biopsy done on all 3 sites on 3/25, and it came back positive for Hodgkins Lymphoma on 3/31. She had a PET scan done on 4/7 and the cancer showed having spread to her bone marrow, putting her at a Stage IV diagnosis. Baylee is looking at 12 rounds of Nivo AVD chemotherapy over the the next 6 months. She started chemo on 4/28, and assuming there is no complications, her oncologist expects her to finish up sometime between Halloween and Thanksgiving 2026. She's on short term disability via her job as she gets settled with chemo, but is only receiving 60% of her salary for the foreseeable future. Even once she does return to work, she's likely to return at 60% capacity and won't be receiving her full paycheck until she returns full time (likely after she completes treatment). We started her this page to make it easier for all our wonderful friends, family, colleagues and former coworkers alike to support however THEY are comfortable. Kyleigh will be moving in with Baylee full time after she graduates from Providence College in May, but unfortunately with Baylee being immunocompromised she won't be able to take on any significant jobs while also taking care of Baylee and Bella in Chicago. We've put together various options of support, from covering a day of groceries for Baylee and Kyleigh, to donating via venmo, or giving Baylee a call to lift her spirits. You can support however you'd like, and Baylee (and the rest of the Kennington family) will be so grateful. Please reach out to Kaela Kennington with any questions. Thank you in advance for your support, prayers, and thoughts during this time!!