Silver Linings: September 2011

Olivia's Story

Olivia is a happy, healthy 12-year-old who, in the spring of 2010, was looking forward to her upcoming ballet recital and 6th grade graduation from Summit Montessori. In mid-April, shortly before a trip to Tokyo, she started to complain about an on-and-off pain in her leg. A visit to the pediatrician suggested Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease, a common overuse injury in adolescents. Olivia took it easy on her leg and went on to perform beautifully in her spring ballet recital. A few weeks later she developed a bump on her shin, and two days before her graduation, X-rays and an MRI showed a tumor that was later confirmed as osteosarcoma.

We are writing this blog together to keep people informed of Olivia’s progress through therapy and return to good health. The amount of support we have felt from friends and family so far is enormous and we want you all to know how much we appreciate it!

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