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.
Elizabeth
Around Christmas of 2022, Rally Kid Lizzie's parents noticed a small lump on her back. Everything seemed normal as she began to walk, and it didn't bother her. After a trip to the pediatrician, Lizzie was referred to Vanderbilt for a CT scan. Lizzie had surgery in...
Kingston
Rally Kid Kingston was diagnosed with grade 4 metastatic Medulloblastoma at the just before his forth birthday. While most children are just learning the ropes of their favorite after-school activities like tee-ball, Kingston is dealing with chemotherapy and new...
Joseph
Rally Kid Joseph was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 15. While most teens are handling the balance of schoolwork and their favorite after-school activities, Joseph is dealing with chemotherapy and new medical procedures. We are proud of our Rally Kids and...
Jan-Blaise
Rally Kid Jan-Blaise was diagnosed at three months old with a low-grade glioma called Pilocytic Astrocytoma. This type of brain tumor is one of the most treatable of the gliomas, but Jan-Blaise's journey has been a long, hard road. He has been through 4 years of...
Valerie
Rally Kid Valerie is a two-year-old diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma which is a rare solid tumor cancer in 2022. She had her tumor removed from her liver, and finished with treatment in August. Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally...
William
At the young age of seven William was diagnosed with a neuroepithelial tumor of the brain stem. Instead of entering a normal year of second grade, Stone is battling solid tumor cancer. Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On to...
Kayce
Rally Kid Kayce was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma at only the age of 14 months. She is now two years old and still has several months to go. Kayce has gone through 5 rounds of induction chemo, surgery, high-dose chemo with stem cell rescue, 12 sessions of...
Nathan
#RallyKid Nathan was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a type of soft tissue cancer in September of 2020. Nathan continues to fight hard every day with the support of his family behind him! Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On...
Charlotte
#RallyKid Charlotte was diagnosed with Ependymoma, a type of brain cancer. Thankfully, Charlotte has her family and community cheering her on every step of the way on her cancer journey! Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On...
Chase
#RallyKid Chase was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor, a type of solid tumor cancer in 9th grade. Chase is bravely fighting each step of the way on his cancer journey with his family’s support! Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On...