Signs of Calvin's cancer emerged in June 2018 when, after a family bike ride, his mom noticed his leg was swollen and he had a bump on his back.
A CT scan and a biopsy showed Calvin had stage IV rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the soft tissue, with tumor growth in five places: his pelvis, hips, stomach, lung and neck.
As his parents discussed treatment options with their medical team, something one doctor said stood out:
St. Jude patient Calvin with his mom
He said, 'If it was my kid, we'd go to St. Jude.' We had no idea what we were up against. No idea. We just knew that this was the best place.
—Tiffany, Calvin's mom
At St. Jude, Calvin underwent chemotherapy, proton therapy and radiation treatments. Through it all, he kept his mom and the nurses laughing.
Families, like Calvin's, never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.
Artwork by St. Jude patient Calvin
Calvin is quick-witted, happy-go-lucky and strong-willed. He fights through the pain, and he's a really happy kid.
—Tiffany, Calvin's mom
Calvin continues to receive treatment at St. Jude, having experienced a recurrence of cancer in 2020.
Calvin with his dad
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