In late 2014, Jordyn started to complain about aches and pains.
Since she was a competitive gymnast, her doctor thought it was related to a sports injury. But then Jordyn developed a persistent fever and was often in tears because she felt so bad.
St. Jude patient Jordyn at age 9, with her mom, Chastity
Jordyn was found to have acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of blood cancer.
About 3,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with ALL in the U.S. each year, making this blood cancer the most common childhood cancer.
We knew St. Jude was the best place for children with cancer, and we’re grateful Jordyn is back to doing what she loves most.
Within a week, Jordyn was referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude has helped increase the survival rates for ALL from 4% before opening more than 50 years ago, to 94% today.
At St. Jude, Jordyn’s treatment included two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy.
Jordyn, a competitive gymnast, is an A student who loves to read and tell jokes and riddles.
Jordyn finished treatment in 2017 and now visits St. Jude for checkups.
She’s back to training at the gym and, during a recent gymnastics competition, Jordyn brought home three gold medals.
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Meet Jean Pierre
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REDIRECT: Meet Ava
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Meet Patient Lucas
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Meet Eri'Elle
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Meet Jamarcus
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Meet Vanessa
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Meet Scarlet
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Meet Gabe
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Meet Calvin
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Meet Lydia
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Meet Gracie
Gracie was eight months old when she was diagnosed with blood cancer. She underwent chemotherapy and physical, occupational and speech therapies at St. Jude.
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Meet Patient Mikayla
Over Christmas 2020, something was wrong with then one-year-old Mikayla. Referred to St. Jude, her cancer was identified as acute myeloid leukemia. Mikayla successfully underwent chemotherapy.
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Meet Weiming
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Meet Twila
Twila was brought to her local hospital for an ear infection. When the pain didn’t resolve, doctors ran tests and found brain cancer. She was referred to St. Jude and placed on a treatment plan.