A metro Atlanta woman who has battled and overcome cancer twice is back in the hospital battling what should have been an infection.
It was seven years ago this week that Hannah Rinehart was declared cancer free. Since then, her family has been watchful for sign for the slightest infection.
Two bone marrow transplants left her immune system suppressed and what should be bacteria just passing through her system can turn into a deadly infection.
This is what happened when she became infected with a bacteria commonly found in dog saliva. Her husband, Mark, believe she became infected from the couple's puppy.
Doctors at Northside Hospital had to put Hannah in a drug-induced coma about a month ago as a result of the infection. Now family members are preparing for her to awaken to a new world.
During her slumber, Hannah developed circulatory issues which led to doctors having to amputate her hands and feet.
Family members say Hannah's fighter, having beat cancer two times since age 18. But at age 32, she will be facing a new, life-long challenge.
Her husband, Mark, has been asked if they plan to keep their puppy, but he says they love their dog and he clearly did not intend to make Hanna sick. He says he plans to have that conversation with his wife when she gets home from the hospital.
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The fox responsible for biting two Newton County elementary school students while they played on their school's playground remains on the loose.
The fox that bit two Newton County elementary school students while they played on the playground is still on the loose. Animal control authorities tell FOX 5 someone from Rocky Plains Elementary School reported a fox sighting on campus one day before the boys were attacked.
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State leaders and military dignitaries took part in an annual Memorial Day ceremony at the state Capitol on Thursday.
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The jury has found Michael Parson guilty on all eight counts in the shooting of his wife outside their Sandy Springs apartment.The woman, Adina Parson, survived after being shot eight times.
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Hannah and Mark Rinehart with their puppy.
