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 My darling Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 1996 at age 3 1/2 years old. It was heart-wrenching to see my happy vivacious girl go through the grueling treatment. I am so blessed to be able to say that this August she is going into her 13th year cancer free and is a typical teenager celebrating her 17th birthday in July. We could not be more proud and grateful for her.

Written by Tracy Silva, Alex’s Mother, 06/09
Bottom: Alex celebrating her 4th birthday after her last chemotherapy treatment
Left: Alex on her first day as a junior in high school, age 16

 

 

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