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Brain cancer patient DJ Daniel faces 3 new tumors after inspiring President Trump, law enforcement
A 13-year-old boy sworn in by the Secret Service after inspiring President Donald Trump with his fight against incurable brain cancer, was recently diagnosed with three additional tumors. The White House said Friday that Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's father, Theodis, revealed his son has three new tumors. "We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors," the White House wrote in an X post. "DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you're a true legend." Trump-affirmed Secret Service Agent 'Dj' Daniel Continues Record Push To Be Sworn In By 1,000 Law Agencies Daniel, whose dream is to become a police officer, was thrust into the national spotlight when he was sworn in by the president before a joint session of Congress March 4. Read On The Fox News App Doctors gave him less than five months to live in 2018, when he was initially diagnosed with brain cancer. Taking advantage of a research study, the Texas teen is still alive after numerous brain surgeries. Honorary Secret Service Agent Dj Daniel Tours Training Facility, Meets Top Officials "Just winging it day by day," Theodis Daniel told affiliate FOX 7 Austin. "He does have three new tumors. It's rough. There isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease. "We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another,'" he added. "Let's give compassion, and let's try to join and help each other get through things." Daniel surpassed his dream of setting a Guinness World Record by being sworn in by 1,000 law enforcement agencies across the country. Secretary Burgum Swears In Dj Daniel As Honorary Us Park Police Officer: 'Inspired The Nation' Most recently, Daniel was sworn in by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Texas. "I saw Theodis pick his son up," Williamson County Deputy Jeffrey Combs told FOX 7. "I felt that unconditional love, and I just knew I had to find DJ. So, it all worked out." His most recent federal agency swearing-in happened in April when a fellow cancer survivor, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, named him an honorary United States Park Police article source: Brain cancer patient DJ Daniel faces 3 new tumors after inspiring President Trump, law enforcement
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Brain cancer patient DJ Daniel faces 3 new tumors after inspiring President Trump, law enforcement
A 13-year-old boy sworn in by the Secret Service after inspiring President Donald Trump with his fight against incurable brain cancer, was recently diagnosed with three additional tumors. The White House said Friday that Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's father, Theodis, revealed his son has three new tumors. "We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors," the White House wrote in an X post. "DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country. Agent Daniel, you're a true legend." Daniel, whose dream is to become a police officer, was thrust into the national spotlight when he was sworn in by the president before a joint session of Congress March 4. Doctors gave him less than five months to live in 2018, when he was initially diagnosed with brain cancer. Taking advantage of a research study, the Texas teen is still alive after numerous brain surgeries. "Just winging it day by day," Theodis Daniel told affiliate FOX 7 Austin. "He does have three new tumors. It's rough. There isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease. "We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another,'" he added. "Let's give compassion, and let's try to join and help each other get through things." Daniel surpassed his dream of setting a Guinness World Record by being sworn in by 1,000 law enforcement agencies across the country. Most recently, Daniel was sworn in by the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Texas. "I saw Theodis pick his son up," Williamson County Deputy Jeffrey Combs told FOX 7. "I felt that unconditional love, and I just knew I had to find DJ. So, it all worked out." His most recent federal agency swearing-in happened in April when a fellow cancer survivor, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, named him an honorary United States Park Police officer.
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13-Year-Old with Brain and Spinal Cancer Faces New Health Struggle 2 Months After Becoming Honorary Secret Service Agent
DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old honorary U.S. Secret Service agent living with brain and spinal cancer, has three new tumors DJ's father Theodis Daniel shared the health update at a May 19 swearing-in ceremony, two months after President Donald Trump made DJ an honorary agent 'It's rough — there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it,' Theodis said about his son's latest diagnosisAs a small child, Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel was given months to live. In 2018, the Texas native was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer, with doctors giving him five months to live, according to the United States Secret Service. Five months turned into five years. Now, after seven years and more than 13 brain surgeries, DJ is still standing. But a new diagnosis has shaken his family and supporters. When the teen — who wants to be a police officer — was sworn in as an honorary agent of the U.S. Secret Service in March, his father Theodis Daniel said DJ's family is hopeful about his future, thanks in part to a research study he is participating in. 'He's beating the odds," Theodis said at the time. But two months later, the proud parent shared that the odds have changed. During a swearing-in ceremony at Williamson County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) in Texas, Theodis told FOX 7 Austin that the teen is 'just winging it day by day' in the face of new health hardships. 'He does have three new tumors,' the father told the Texas outlet at the May 19 ceremony. 'It's rough — there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease.' But DJ, whose desire to become a law enforcement officer stemmed from his family's experiences during Hurricane Harvey, has already achieved his goal, according to FOX 7. He has been sworn in by more than 1,300 agencies, including multiple on May 19. And his family remains hopeful. Amid DJ's health struggles, Theodis told FOX 7, 'We're just going around showing people, 'Hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things.' ' Perhaps the crowning jewel of DJ's honorary law enforcement titles is U.S. Secret Service agent. President Donald Trump bestowed him with the honor on March 4 in a joint address to Congress. 'Tonight, DJ, we're going to do you the biggest honor of them all. I am asking our new Secret Service director, Sean Curran, to officially make you an agent of the United States Secret Service,' Trump, 78, told the teen, whose eyes widened upon hearing the news. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. The following day, DJ also visited the president in the Oval Office. And, after his father shared his latest health update in Texas, the White House released a statement of support for the teen. 'We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors,' an X post from the White House said. 'DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country," the post continued. "Agent Daniel, you're a true legend. 🇺🇸.' Read the original article on People
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DJ Daniel, Houston teen turned honorary U.S. agent, facing new tumors, White House says
The Brief DJ Daniel, 13, is facing three new tumors, according to White House officials. The Houston teen became an honorary Secret Service agent after being sworn into mostly national law enforcement agencies. Daniel was told in 2018 that he had five months to live with his cancer diagnosis. HOUSTON - The White House is sending wishes to a Houston boy who recently learned about his new health challenges. What we know According to social media posts from the White House, Honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel is facing three new tumors. Officials say his dad, Theodis, shared the update with them. Daniel was sworn in as an honorary Secret Service agent in March during President Donald Trump's joint address to Congress. For years, Daniel has wanted to be a police officer and has received several recognitions from local police departments. According to the White House, he has been sworn into over 1,300 law enforcement agencies across the country. "We're lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors," White House officials shared on social media. "Agent Daniel, you're a true legend." What we don't know No other information is available regarding Daniels' health update. RELATED: DJ Daniel, father say honor during President Trump's speech was a surprise The backstory At 13-years-old, DJ Daniel has been battling brain and spinal cancer and his dream since he was younger has been to be a police officer. Since then, he has been sworn into law enforcement agencies across the country and in Italy, and he's still going! Daniel was given five months to live when he received his brain cancer diagnosis in 2018. Since that time, he has gone through 13 brain surgeries. Devarjaye grew up watching his military father interact with men and women in uniform. It was by watching them that, at 9 years old, he grew an admiration for those in uniform and decided he wanted a career in law enforcement. The Source White House social media and previous FOX 26 reporting
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Heartbreaking health update for little boy who stole Trump's heart and won over America
A young boy battling brain cancer who stole the hearts of the nation when President Trump made him an honorary Secret Service member has developed more tumors, his family have said. Devarjaye 'DJ' Daniel, 13, was introduced to a global audience when Trump singled him out during his State of the Union address earlier this year and gave him the honor. The youngster has been battling cancer for six years after being diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of incurable brain and spine cancer. He was told at the time he only had five months to live. His father Theodis Daniel revealed the heartbreaking update to Fox7 earlier this month, saying: 'He does have three new tumors. 'It's rough, there isn't a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You're hearing that your child has a nasty disease. 'We're just going around showing people, hey, you do care for one another. Let's give compassion and let's try to join and help each other get through things.' The youngster has been trying to get sworn in to as many law enforcement agencies as possible as he and his family try to raise awareness about his condition. His father spoke after Daniel became an honorary member of multiple law enforcement agencies in Williamson County, Texas. The sheriff's office in the county was his 1,351st swearing in, with his journey leading him to be sworn in across six other countries. Theodis added: 'Look at him, he's happy, vibrant. I never know what's going to come out of his mouth. It makes me nervous half the time, because he has jokes.' Introducing Daniel, Trump had said: 'Joining us in the gallery tonight is a young man who truly loves our police. 'The doctors gave him five months at most to live. That was more than six years ago. Since that time, DJ and his dad have been on a quest to make his dream come true.' Daniels was held up by his father for the touching moment as he received his badge from Director Sean Curran and Republicans in the House gallery chanted 'DJ'. The next day Daniel and his family joined Trump in the Oval Office, with the youngster sharing a hug with the president. 'That was a big evening last night,' Trump said to them as he shook Daniel's father's hand. Former DOGE chief Elon Musk had also promised the boy his own Cybertruck after he was honored. Speaking with CNN 's Kaitlan Collins outside of the White House after his appointment, Daniel revealed he had bumped into the Tesla CEO and X boss. He said: 'I said, "can you do me a big favor, when you get back to Houston can you send us a Cybertruck down there".' Collins then asks him: 'Did Elon Musk say he'd send you a Tesla Cybertruck?', to which the youngster responded: 'Mmmmhmm'. Sharing the short exchange to her X, Musk later responded to the clip with a love heart emoji, suggesting the boy's wish for the vehicle could well be granted. Earlier this month the youngster was also sworn in as a honorary ICE and Border Patrol Agent by Deputy Director Madison Sheahan.
