St Jude patient Madeline
Madeline's story
Madeline’s dad describes her as fun, creative and introspective. “She's very wise for her age. She always has been,” he said. “She's got a smile that will light up a whole room, and it's just a real pleasure to be around her all the time.”
When Madeline was 12 years old, her shoulder started bothering her.
It seemed likely to be a pulled muscle; after all, she was on the swim team, and she carried a heavy backpack to and from school.
But when she went for an X-ray, it showed a tumor in her upper chest.
St. Jude patient Madeline with her parents
Madeline was referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, arriving in March 2024, and diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a form of bone cancer.
At St. Jude, with her parents by her side, she underwent months of difficult treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy and photon therapy.
Where is Madeline now?
Madeline took the attitude that treatment, and cancer, wouldn’t last forever.
"Madeline as a person is so resilient," said her mother. "She is so strong."
She has now completed cancer treatment and returned home. She comes back to St. Jude for checkups.
St. Jude patient Madeline with her parents
St. Jude patient Madeline with her parents
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