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DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION

Diagnosis:

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Treated at:

Sloan Kettering

Current Status:

No evidence of disease (NED)

Age at Diagnosis:

3

Emily P.

Location: Shelby Township, MI, US Age: 8

Emily is a survivor of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma located in the skull base. She was diagnosed in August of 2007 at age 3 years, 11 months of age. She was treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City with 12 rounds of high-dose chemo and radiation. She has been NED (no evidence of disease) since July of 2008. She has significant late effects due to her treatment but stays positive and strong.

Currently, Emily is in Second Grade. She loves animals, dance, arts and crafts, and being a Brownie. She also loves her puppy, Ben. When she grows up she would like to be an "animal trainer or vet". She is the toughest person, we know.