Solid Tumors
A solid tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that can occur in all different parts of the body including the brain, kidneys, liver and bones. The two major types of solid tumors are sarcomas and carcinomas. Sarcomas are tumors that occur in blood vessels, bones, fat tissue, ligaments, lymph vessels, muscles or tendons. The most common solid tumors in children and teens are rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma, Wilms Tumor, germ cell tumors and retinoblastoma.
Alex
Alex is an amazingly funny, kind, and loving 8 year old boy. He was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in October 2012. Neuroblastoma is a cancer in which a solid tumor (a lump or mass caused by uncontrolled or abnormal cell growth) is formed by special nerve cells...
Aidyn
Aidyn’s family writes, “Our story actually started in February of 2008 when we met Aidyn at 3 days old. After seeing his beautiful blue eyes looking at us, we decided to adopt him. We took him home with us at 6 days old and the adoption was final in August of 2009....
Aiden
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Aidan
Rally Kid Aidan L. is courageously fighting a Wilm’s Tumor – Kidney Cancer. His family writes, “It was just an ordinary Sunday. Monsoon was coming to an end but the summer’s heat was still lingering while we waited with anticipation for our first Indian fall. Our...
Luke
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Adam
In March 2016, Adam’s family noticed an unusual mole on Adam’s back. It was a perfect circle but it was a dark blue/black color and hard. They took him to his pediatrician who referred him to a dermatologist. The dermatologist thought it was some kind of blood vessel...
Abigail
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Chelsie
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...
Abe
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...
Catherine
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...