Honored Kid

Bridget C.

Age 17
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Location

Marietta, OH, US

Diagnosis

Pleuropulmonary Blastoma

Date of Diagnosis

October 2008

Status

Cancer-free

Treated At

Charleston Area Medical Center; Womens & Childrens

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My Story

Bridget Crock was born August of 2006 and is a wonderful little girl who is loved by many. At 17 months, Bridget Crock was diagnosed with pneumonia, and wrongly so. None of the doctors treating her knew of the rare genetic cancer called Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, through no fault of their own, as there was very little known in 2008 about this childhood cancer. After 7 months of extended hospital stays, five surgeries, countless x-rays, therapies, CT scans and finally a removal of the portion of the lung affected by this "incurable cyst", Bridget was diagnosed correctly. She had Type 2 PPB which comes with a very aggressive treatment regime using harsh and potent chemotherapy, and only a 50% survival rate. In January 2009, Bridget had her entire left lung, the lining around her lung, part of the lining around her heart, and a portion of her chest wall removed. More importantly, she had all of her cancer removed as well. Bridget completed treatment in July of that year and in August 2009 she celebrated her third birthday. Today, Bridget is a vibrant, intelligent six year old and survivor, known for her constant smile and courage that would humiliate the strongest of adults. She is big sister to Anna, who was born while Bridget underwent treatment. Anna also carries the same genetic mutation that caused Bridget's cancer and gets scanned every three months. As of today, Anna shows no signs of disease.

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