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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.
Joel
In February of 2020, #RallyKid Joel was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a the most common type of bone cancer in children and adolescents. Joel is fighting hard every day with the support of his family behind him! Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer...
David
David, “Anthony,” was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma at 9 years old. David has two sisters, a dog named Monty, a cat named Milkshake, and two chickens named Sonny and Pikachu! He loves to play video games, jump on the trampoline, and swim. His favorite food is either...
Jakoby
Jakoby was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called Ewing’s sarcoma in January 2021 when he was 12 years old. 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,...
Trevor
Rally Kid Trevor was 15 years old when his symptoms started—he wasn’t feeling well and he had trouble swallowing his food on occasion. His mother, a registered nurse, noticed that some days, Trevor appeared to have no issues while eating, and on others, he struggled....
Charlie
Charlie began experiencing leg pain in his left shin in the summer of 2019. At first, it seemed to be growing pains—primarily occurring at night and subsiding during the day. However, the pain gradually increased over the course of the fall and it began persisting...
Tyler
Tyler was a very active and athletic boy before he was diagnosed with cancer at age 12. On January 15, 2002, doctors found Ewing Sarcoma in Tyler’s left tibia/fibula with metastasis in his lungs. He underwent almost a year of chemotherapy with six weeks of radiation...
Ellie
Ellie was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer, when she was 17 years old. In treatment, she became part of the “osteo trio” with fellow patients Amanda and Catherine. Read more about these brave girls here. Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood...
Lucas
Lucas was diagnosed with osteosarcoma when he was 16 and in the 10th grade. 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...
Lexy
Lexy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right arm in October 2019, just three weeks after turning 11. The very next day, she had a biopsy and a port was placed before starting chemotherapy two weeks later. In February 2020, Lexy underwent surgery to remove her...
Aiden
Nine-year-old Aiden was looking forward to the football season getting underway when his parents noticed a bump on his leg. They thought it was a bug bite but, after Aiden began limping at practice, they took him to an orthopedist. An x-ray revealed that the bump was...
Kara
In January 2020, after three months of knee pain and misdiagnoses, Kara was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her left leg. She took a semester’s leave from the University at Buffalo, where she was double majoring in dance and psychology, to begin chemotherapy and...
Connor
Connor was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma—a cancer that occurs in bones or in the soft tissue around the bones—in February 2017, just one month before his 15th birthday. In May 2020, Connor celebrated his high school graduation! Unfortunately, he is again battling...
Pierson
Pierson was nine years old when he began complaining of arm pain. Everyone thought it was growth pains, but it hurt so badly that his mother took him to an orthopedist. It was then that they learned Pierson had Ewing’s Sarcoma. He immediately began chemotherapy and...
Emma
Emma was diagnosed with osteosarcoma a few months shy of her 13th birthday. She loves her dogs, dancing, cooking, and gymnastics—she even placed 2nd in the state when she competed the sport. Emma looks forward to a future beyond cancer and wants to be a teacher when...
Ning
Ning was a happy little nine-year-old when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a cancer that occurs in the bones. Ning loves her little brother and playing with Barbies. Every child who has been diagnosed with childhood cancer inspires us to Rally On to find better...