Pediatric Sarcoma & Solid Tumors Patient Stories

Read inspiring stories of hope from patients and families treated at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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Olivia: A Brave Princess Celebrates Completing Cancer Treatment and Finds New Dreams for the Future

When Olivia and her parents arrived at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for the first time in May 2023, they were shocked to receive the news that Olivia had a cancerous growth in her left femur bone.

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Patient of the Month: Ayan

After noticing Ayan's arm was swelling, his mother Anca took him to the pediatrician for a biopsy. While results were pending, they took a trip to visit family abroad but on the return trip, Ayan experienced pain in both legs and a fever. Immediately after landing, Anca rushed her son to the nearest emergency room where he was then transferred to Nicklaus Children's Hospital. An additional biopsy confirmed Ayan had an alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive type of sarcoma. Thankfully, after more than a year of receiving chemotherapy, resection surgery and proton radiation, Ayan is now cancer free! Read this story.

Gianna: Young Sarcoma Patient Shares Her Journey to Inspire Others

In March of 2022, little Gianna began experiencing a sharp pain in her leg that was causing her to limp. Her mother, Kathy, took her to the pediatrician who recommended she have an X-ray to see what was causing the pain. Read this story.

Roy's Story: Mixed Reality Technology Helps Doctors Save Boy's Life

The Advanced Projects Laboratory at Nicklaus Children's brings hope to young boy with rare form of cancer through the use of 3D printing and mixed reality. Read this story.

Patient of the Month: Izabella

Growing up, Izabella liked any and all sports, from soccer to baseball to whatever she could do outside. Then one day, her dad noticed her limping while she was playing. In an unfortunate twist of fate, Izabella was diagnosed with something that would affect her ability to keep playing sports, osteosarcoma. Read this story.

Bria's Success Story

Bria was taken to the Cancer Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, where her family learned she had an aggressive form of bone cancer, called osteosarcoma, in her left thigh. With the care and compassion Bria and her family received at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, today this energetic third grader is showing the world how to beat the odds. Read this story.