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Business Mayor
10-05-2025
- Health
- Business Mayor
Teenager had common pain she thought was caused by cycling – it was killer stage 4 cancer
The heartbroken mother of a 15-year-old has told of her shock at learning her teenager may succumb to late stage bone cancer, despite suffering virtually no symptoms. Millie Robinson, from Poole, Dorset, was a perfectly healthy student when, last month, she fell off her bicycle while out cycling with her father. Soon afterwards she developed a pain in her arm, which the family assumed was a result of the accident. But when the sensation intensified, her mother Krista, a 38 year-old carer, decided to take her daughter to A&E. Doctors performed a series of tests including several X-rays, before sending the pair home. But later that evening doctors called Ms Dennett to ask her to bring Millie back to the hospital for an emergency MRI. After spotting a worrying pattern on the scan, the family were referred to a London hospital for a biopsy that eventually revealed the devastating truth. Millie was diagnosed with stage four osteosarcoma—bone cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs and other bones. Healthy and fit Millie Robinson, 15, from Poole, Dorset, was diagnosed with stage four bone cancer after she developed arm pain when she fell off her bike only a few weeks ago in April But Millie and her mother Krista, 38, insisted there were zero warning signs of the tumor in her arm—which had already spread to her chest at a staggering 11 centimetres. Doctors also suspect there is one in her elbow too Doctors discovered that the disease had migrated to her chest, and they suspect there is cancer in her elbow too. 'I felt absolutely sick, it was the worst day of my life,' Ms Dennett said of the diagnosis. 'It's all just happened so quickly. Our whole world got turned upside down in just a few hours, it's crazy how much it's changed our lives. 'It was a miracle she fell of that bike, the doctors said she would have been dead in six months without treatment. 'It's been really tough, but day-to-day you don't even have time to think about it because it's all happening so quickly and I have to stay strong for Millie.' The teenager is now undergoing nearly three months of gruelling chemotherapy before major surgery to remove the tumours, which will be followed by a further four months of radiation treatment. Speaking of the shock of the diagnosis, Mrs Dennett said: 'We had absolutely no inkling. 'Doctors asked her if she had experienced any symptoms like weight loss, headaches or fatigue, but there was nothing to say she wasn't well.' Millie had dreams of being an air hostess and travelling the world, but has had to drop out of school to focus on the intensive treatment Osteosarcoma is rare and one of the deadliest childhood cancers, with an estimated 150 new cases diagnosed in minors in the UK every year. But long-term survival rates have remained unchanged for over 15 years, with fewer than seven in 10 patients on average surviving beyond five years. Many of the most typical signs of the disease can mimic common ailments—including pain, swelling, fever, fatigue and weight loss. More obvious symptoms include a lump near the infected area, weak or easily broken bones and difficulty moving certain limbs. Ms Dennett, who has one other child, has had to leave her job in order to look after her daughter full-time. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with their costs including travel to the hospital an hour away in Southampton and overnight stays. Millie had dreams of being an air hostess and travelling the world, but has had to drop out of school to focus on the intensive treatment. Doctors have given the family hope that the disease could be curable. 'She's been so brave and strong, she's absolutely amazing and still smiling,' her mother said.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mahomet teen battling cancer after knee pain led to diagnosis
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — The Robbins household's usual discussions of Fortnite and Battlefield have been overshadowed by something else in the last month: cancer. 13-year-old Devin got the news while on spring break from school. Minor knee pain landed him at urgent care where doctors said he needed an MRI. Friend of Champaign stabbing victim looking to honor him through skating 'I initially was like, you slept on it wrong,' Devin's dad, Ryan Robbins, said. 'Maybe you twisted it going up the stairs at school.' From there, Devin and Ryan traveled to Chicago for a biopsy where Devin was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. 'It's been rough,' Ryan said. The news came on March 19. Now, a little over a month later, their lives have been forever changed. 'I mostly put it out of my mind,' Devin said. '[I] try not to think about it because I am most likely going to beat it.' Budzinski, medical providers talk potential cuts to Urbana's Carle Hospital The seventh grader is recovering from his second round of chemo. Doctors say he has 27 more weeks to go. In just a few weeks, Devin and Ryan have driven hundreds of miles to and from appointments in Chicago. Both of them have shaved their heads in the short period of time. 'We normally don't have any medical issues in the family, so this coming out of left field was pretty shocking,' Ryan said. In the midst of physical pain and exhaustion, Devin said the support of family and friends is keeping him going. He said, along with his dad, one of his friends has shaved his head as well. Cards from teachers and countless classmates line the family's coffee table. 'You can fight this — it's hard but you got this,' one of the notes reads. Champaign bakery, deli helping farmers amid federal cuts Devin's positivity is also helping the rest of his family as they navigate this new chapter. 'He's definitely taking it well for his age,' Ryan said. Devin said he's feeling pretty good all things considered. He said overall pain has gone down ever since his first round of chemo, and is hopeful that continues. You can support Devin's journey here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mid-Michigan community supports two boys diagnosed with rare bone cancer
STOCKBRIDGE, Mich.(WLNS) — People in Stockbridge are raising money for two boys raised with a rare bone cancer. Lori Silveus and her family are thankful to receive such a helping hand from their community in Stockbridge on Sunday afternoon. 'We have never felt alone in this journey. I feel like this community has rallied around us, and given us as much support as possible,' Silveus told 6 News. Silveus said her, 13-year-old son, Landen was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer called Osteosarcoma, back in December. She said around the same time her family heard about another boy named DJ in the community who had just been diagnosed with the same condition as well. 'Less than 500 cases in the United States are diagnosed yearly. So, to have two cases in our own community, and then even further. In the same school was really mindblowing,' Silveus said. Word spread fast around the community, and that's when Eliana Johnson and Justin Richel learned the devastating news. 'Lots of posts popped up on Facebook, not only about DJ, but about Landon as well,' Johnson told 6 News. 'You've got two kids that are heavily involved in school. Being diagnosed with a brutal disease.' Richel says he learned about DJ's diagnosis from residents of the town. 'Landen was on my son's basketball team, and baseball and other sports,' Richel said. 'So we've grown closely over time. So, it was through his parents essentially that I learned about this.' Johnson attends the same school as Landen and DJ, and in hopes of supporting her classmates, she, and another student decided to create a GoFundMe. Both students encourage their classmates to wear yellow in solidarity for the boys, at their school's basketball game this upcoming week. 'We figured that's a great way to rally the community. We're going up against our league rival in the sense. We're fighting for the number one spot,' Johnson said. 'Everybody's gonna be there already but let's give them a true authentic reason to be there and rally. Not just for the basketball, but these boys.' Richel jumped into action too, making bracelets to help raise funds for the families. 'We have a bracelet that says Landen Strong and one that says DJ Strong as well,' Richel said. The basketball games are scheduled from Jan. 27 through Jan. 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
