Hannah Age 10- St. Louis Children's Hospital
"At the age of 8, Hannah began complaining about a pain in her right knee, but being in the midst of a growth spurt, it was assumed that it was growing pains. On December 8, 2011, Hannah was playing at school when she fell, causing her knees to knock together. Her right knee "exploded" and it looked like a large softball was under her skin. Hannah’s parents took her to the pediatrician, who thought it was just swollen, and were told to bring her back in a week. The swelling never decreased and when they took her back on December 15th, they were immediately sent for X-rays. The pediatrician informed them that the X-rays showed Osteosarcoma. Hannah was sent to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for additional tests and a biopsy. Afterward, their worst fears were confirmed: her entire right femur was filled with cancer, as well as 2 tumors in her lungs.
Hannah began her chemotherapy treatments in January of 2012, 1 month after she was diagnosed. In March, she had a rotationplasty on her right leg, where they removed a portion of the limb while the remaining limb below was rotated and reattached. This would later help with the fitting of her prosthetic. Hannah continued maintenance chemo until October 30, 2012. She is currently cancer free and enjoys painting, singing and reading!"
Hannah began her chemotherapy treatments in January of 2012, 1 month after she was diagnosed. In March, she had a rotationplasty on her right leg, where they removed a portion of the limb while the remaining limb below was rotated and reattached. This would later help with the fitting of her prosthetic. Hannah continued maintenance chemo until October 30, 2012. She is currently cancer free and enjoys painting, singing and reading!"