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AYA cancer patient Mia is here to talk about all things osteosarcoma & childhood cancer as a young adult.
Spilling the Tea, Definition: Sharing the Truth, the gossip, and the information.
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Hi, I’m Sammy, I am 23 years old from Southern California pursuing a degree in psychology. I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at 19 in August 2022 in my right proximal tibia. I underwent limb salvage surgery in November 2022 and completed treatment in May 2023, I’ve been NED ever since. I co-host MIB Agents’ osTEAo podcast, where I share my journey alongside other osteosarcoma warriors, and I’m passionate about giving back to the community that supported me while advocating for better outcomes for children and AYA cancer patients, all while honoring friends who are no longer here through my work.
Hi! My name is Inaaya Shariq and I am 17 years old. During October 2020 I was first diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at 11 after breaking my right femur. I did 10 months of MAP chemotherapy and in the middle of treatment, the day before my 12th birthday, I had a limb salvage surgery (rod through my femur + knee replacement). I rang the bell July 2021! My freshman year of high school, November 2023, I relapsed at 14 years old with the steosarcoma in the same leg. Since the reoccurrence was around 2 years, I was told that if I did not amputate, the osteosarcoma would come back in 2 years time. So after 6 months of ifos+etop chemotherapy, I had my hip-disarticulation amputation when I was 15 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. I am now 1 year cancer free, 2 years in April! I am now fully reliant on a prosthetic and use for arm crutches. I’ll be a senior in high school in the fall. I love to read, play cards, and watch movies in my free time. I swim, rock climb, and ski.
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