Childhood Cancer Videos
Childhood cancer videos of the fighters, believers, and survivors who've inspired us with their determination and hopeful spirit.
Five-year-old brain cancer patient, Georgia Crim, celebrated her final proton therapy session, surrounded by members of her family and care team. Victor S. Mangona, M.D., radiation oncologist at Texas Center for Proton Therapy, said Georgia has done very well throughout treatment and is the youngest patient at Texas Center for Proton Therapy who has not required anesthesia during treatment.
Dr. Victor Mangona, radiation oncologist on staff at Texas Center for Proton Therapy, discusses proton therapy as a treatment option for children undergoing cancer care.
Six-year-old Caitlynne Truett completed treatment at Texas Center for Proton Therapy after being diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer. Caitlynne has seen incredible improvement and will move forward to the next chapter of her journey with a smile and a positive attitude.
A large brain tumor left a six-year-old girl unable to walk or talk. After her brain tumor resection and proton therapy - an ultra-precise form of radiation - at Texas Center for Proton Therapy, she is talking, doing arts and crafts, and singing again. Caitlynne wrapped up her final proton treatment with big smiles and a celebration.
Christian’s parents were devastated when doctors discovered he had a malignant brain tumor. When his treatment plan included radiation, they chose Texas Center for Proton Therapy to reduce radiation exposure to 12-year-old Christian’s body.
Twelve-year-old Christian was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor, earlier this summer. He recently celebrated the end of treatment with all of his friends and family cheering him on! Christian added his handprint to the canvas as the 200th pediatric patient treated at Texas Center for Proton Therapy.