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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.
Tyler
Like many teenaged girls, Tyler enjoys spending time with her friends, texting and taking selfies. Her favorite subjects are math and science; currently she is interested in studying biomedical engineering after graduation. But, her real passion is swimming. Tyler...
Madeline
Madeline was diagnosed with stage 3 intermediate risk neuroblastoma just after her 3rd birthday. After six rounds of chemo her tumor had barely changed, so she underwent a 14-hour surgery to remove most of it. Madeline now has scans every 3 months to monitor her...
Emma
Emma was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma at the age of 14. She will undergo chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before surgery to remove it then she will require additional chemotherapy. Because there are also nodules on her lungs, she will likely need to undergo...
Avery
Ten-month-old Avery was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma that began in his abdomen and metastasized to his bone and liver. He is facing at least two years of treatment, including chemotherapy, tumor removal surgery, radiation, and two bone marrow...
Felix
After complaining of a headache for about a week, eight-year-old Felix was diagnosed with a brain tumor—specifically Stage 2 Ependymoma. He underwent surgery and radiation, and he will be monitored closely with frequent MRIs to check for tumor growth. Every child who...
Shaylin
Shaylin was a normal third grader who enjoyed cheerleading and ballet when, one day in early 2016, she got hurt while jumping on her home trampoline. This injury turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as the subsequent trip to the hospital revealed that Shaylin had...
Michael
Michael was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in April 2020 just after his 4th birthday. He is facing chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Though his appetite has waned, he is still the same happy little boy as before. His family knows that he’s a fighter and will...
Rohan
Rohan was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in May 2019, just four days prior to his 6th birthday. He loves dinosaurs and once wanted to be a paleontologist. Now, his career goals have changed from a policeman to doctor to soccer player to chef. Young Rohan is clearly...
Mason
In January 2014, two-year-old Mason began having trouble breathing, losing his appetite, and always wanting to lie down instead of playing with his brother. He was given a couple of incorrect diagnoses before his family brought him to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta...
Caleb
Caleb was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor when he was just five months old. His left kidney was removed during a three-hour surgery, after which Caleb slept for three days as his body recovered. By the following Monday, baby Caleb was rolling over on his belly, playing...