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DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION

Diagnosis:

Osteosarcoma

Treated at:

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite Campus

Current Status:

In remission

Age at Diagnosis:

4

Mitchell C.

Location: Senoia, GA, US Age: 14

Mitchell, AKA Mitchman was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) at the age of four. Despite losing 2/3 of his leg to cancer, nothing seems to slow him down. With the use of a prosthetic, Mitch keeps himself active by playing sports, riding his scooter and doing tricks on his trampoline. In his quite time, Mitch loves to read chapter books, watch Star Wars episodes I-IV weekly, and go camping and fishing with his brother, Devin and his dad and mom.

Mitch and his family are grateful to have a great group of pediatric specialists right in Atlanta. Their experience was like having an extended family. "We walked through our home and into a new family addition. We spent a great amount of time in the hospital room during Mitch's treatment. The doctors, nurses and staff treated...

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