She knew her baby's infections were unusual. A rare cancer was to blame.
Summary
Jonny Terrell, a baby with many unusual infections, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer called malignant rhabdoid tumor shortly after his first birthday. After undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, Jonny is now in remission.Key Facts
- Jonny Terrell was a healthy baby until multiple infections appeared before his first birthday.
- Doctors found a large tumor in his liver, diagnosed as malignant rhabdoid tumor, a rare and fast-growing cancer mostly seen in young children.
- This tumor often spreads quickly and has a very low cure rate, with only about 10% of children surviving.
- Jonny’s tumor had not spread, which is unusual and gave doctors a better chance to treat it successfully.
- His treatment included six types of chemotherapy, surgery to remove the tumor, and radiation therapy.
- The treatment caused side effects, and Jonny needed a feeding tube for a time.
- Jonny and his mother stayed near the hospital during treatment, which was emotionally and financially tough for the family.
- Now over two years old, Jonny is currently in remission, meaning there are no signs of cancer.
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