10-Year-Old Gets Standing Ovation at Texas Hospital After Last Round of Chemo
A boy from Texas recently got a standing ovation from his doctors and nurses at the El Paso Children's Hospital, following the completion of his last chemotherapy session.
A 10-year-old boy from Texas recently got a standing ovation from his doctors and nurses at the El Paso Children's Hospital, following the completion of his last chemotherapy session.
In October last year, Logan Pena was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma. The boy said he was surprised because he did not know that he would be diagnosed with cancer. He added he never thought it could happen.
Ewing's Sarcoma is the second-most common bone cancer type among children, according to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Only roughly 200 kids and young adults are diagnosed each year with the rare condition.
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Ewing Sarcoma
According to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Ewing's Sarcoma is a malignant tumor that develops in the soft tissue around the bones.
It usually appears in the arms, spine, legs, ribs, or pelvis, and could spread through the bone marrow, bones, and lungs.
Its symptoms include swelling and soreness around the area where the tumor has appeared, a low-grade fever that may initially seem like it is from an infection, bone aches which especially worsen during physical activity or in the evening; and limping as a result of a tumor on a leg bone.
There are three ways to treat Ewing's Sarcoma. These treatments can be in the form of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy.
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Searched for Answers
After diagnosis, Logan's parents began searching for answers, asking all doctors across the nation about what could be done to save his life.
The little boy's mom, Christine Pena, shared that they were in a lot of confusion until they went into 'research mode'. Logan's mom added that she had to research everything about her son's condition, as it was all barely setting in.
The search led the Penas to the hospital, where doctors believed they could help treat Logan. Months after rounds of chemotherapies and surgeries to take out tumors, the doctors did what they had to do.
Logan shared that when he woke up, knowing he was going to ring the bell, the boy added he felt excited but nervous. And when the bell rang, the boy admitted he was "sweating a lot and could not believe it."
Logan also shared he is looking forward to becoming a healthy child again who could spend more time with his family and friends.
Completion of Chemotherapy Sessions
During his hospital confinement, no visitors were allowed because of the social distancing measures brought by the COVID-19 infection. However, the boy's mother said Logan had maintained his humor and optimism.
They joke a lot, Christine said, and this has kept their spirits up. As difficult as life is at present, with the pandemic and the boy's cancer, it is all about staying intact as a family and grasping the positivity and thankfulness this life can offer.
The cancer survivor is starting 5th grade this school year, as a happy and healthy boy who successfully got his life back after he patiently endured a lot of things.
After all the things Logan went through at such a young age, he confessed he feels great that he does not need to go back to El Paso hospital anymore.
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Aug 21, 2020 07:30 AM EDT
