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Bone Cancer
Bone cancer can be classified into two types: osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma. Of the two, osteosarcoma is the most common and typically presents itself in the bones surrounding the knee. Ewing’s sarcoma generally affects the bones of the ribs, pelvis, upper arms and thighs. Both of these bone cancers are most commonly found in adolescents and young adults.
Carolyn
While on vacation with her family in May of 2013. Carolyn began complaining of a stomach ache. The day after she returned home, her parents, took her to her pediatrician who, suspecting appendicitis, sent her for a CT scan. The scan revealed a cancerous tumor around...
Sarah
Sarah was approaching her 13th birthday when she was diagnosed with a Ewing’s Sarcoma tumor in her right leg. She began treatment and completed 14 rounds of chemotherapy in April of 2010. Sarah had tumor removal surgery where a large portion of her femur was removed...
Grace
Grace fought bone cancer for four years. She lost her leg because of cancer, but she found peace and comfort in the water. She was a member of the U.S. Paralympic Swim Team. In 2017, she swam a mile for Swim Across America. She beat one of her doctors by five minutes!...
Poppy
The initial diagnosis was 03/28/14 followed by rotationplasty (amputation)on 07/01/14 and then final treatment on 11/20/14. We had follow ups with physical therapy, ortho surgeon, and oncology until 11/2015 (1st relapse) that led to the first thorocatomy (lung...
Mary
Mary began complaining of pain in her right knee after a summer camp in 2012. In November, just a few months into her 6th grade year, the swelling and pain became significantly worse and she saw a doctor. After X-rays and a biopsy, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma...
Cam
Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures. Please join us in the fight against childhood cancer by making a donation or setting up your own Rally...
Brooks
Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures. Please join us in the fight against childhood cancer by making a donation or setting up your own Rally...
Raymond
Seventeen-year-old Raymond Cruz recently completed his chemotherapy and radiation treatments after being diagnosed with Stage IV Ewing’s Like Sarcoma on January of 2017. Through this battle he was given the opportunity to share his message of hope with people, from...
Raven
Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures. Please join us in the fight against childhood cancer by making a donation or setting up your own Rally...
Rachel
Rachel Chaya Lembeck was born with a tumor on her forearm and was formally diagnosed 10 days after her birth with a rare form of cancer, Infantile Fibrosarcoma. Rachel’s middle name in Hebrew means “life,” and from the day she was born she showed the determination to...
Bennett
Bennett was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma in June of 2015 after complaint of shoulder and back pain. Bennett was flown to Gainesville, Fl because of the tumor compressing his airway. We spent over 20 days in the ICU while starting chemotherapy to shrink the tumor....
Bella
Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures. Please join us in the fight against childhood cancer by making a donation or setting up your own Rally...
Elliot
To know Elliot Henson was to know happiness. He exuded happiness. Whether it be through his dancing, laughter, wisdom, or hugs, Elliot was a bright light who when in his presence you could feel his joy. His positive spirit and unique thoughtfulness displayed maturity...
Avery
In May of 2014 Avery was diagnosed with osteosarcoma high grade of the proximal tibia. He began chemo in June 2014 after we got second opinion at MD Anderson of Houston Texas where the diagnosis was confirmed. After the first part of the chemo map was completed, he...
Ashley
Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On to find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures. Please join us in the fight against childhood cancer by making a donation or setting up your own Rally...