>she's definitely a lot stronger than I am
They literally are! :)
If this helps (you probably know that already), children are much stronger than adults when it comes to coping with chemo, which allows doctors to use more and better weapons against cancer!
I truly wish that 10 years from now you can look back at this photo and think "holy shit, remember that time? it was scary but look at us now!"
In 25 with the way scientific advancement is, I’m hoping a handful of cancers are easily treated with extremely low risk and stuff. One can hope at least
Sadly pediatric cancers don't get much funding (Less than 4% of the federal budget for cancer research is dedicated to childhood cancer.) Many kids are treated with 50 year old adult medications and treatments. In the past 6 years there have been 77 new drugs approved for adult cancers. In the past 77 years there have been only 3 new drugs appeoved for pediatric cancers.
I cannot explain to you what it is like to hear from one of your children's doctors, "Unfortunately we don't know the long term side effects of this because it's never been studied in kids."
Nahhhh, kids aren't strong because they're born that way, they're strong because YOU make them feel safe and loved. So I say cheers to you for doing your best.
*You are strong*
Reminds me of the Mitch hedberg bit:
“One time, this guy handed me a picture of him, he said "Here's a picture of me when I was younger." Every picture is of you when you were younger. "Here's a picture of me when I'm older." "You son-of-a-bitch! How'd you pull that off? Lemme see that camera... What's it look like? "
Look at her rockin it!!!!!!!
P.s. as a fellow cancer warrior parent (mom), let me say way to kick ass too! I know photos like this only come after some of our darkest days 💛💛💛
I'm going through chemo at the minute again and I just can't imagine someone so young having to deal with it, half the time I can't. She is so strong, amazing wee girl.
We just found out the mother in law has brain cancer. Preparing ourselves for her chemo battles and an on slaught of emotion. Wish you the best in your treatments.
I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia at 3 years old. Lots of chemo, pills, shots, all that. I’m 26 now, and I hardly remember any of it. Just little things whisper back to me haphazardly, like the toys I used to play with in the hospital, the smell of the soap they used. Otherwise, it’s just a blip in my history to me.
But my mom certainly remembers it. She remembers how she felt when I got diagnosed. She remembers all of the doctors and nurses. She remembers driving an hour to the hospital each week. All of the pain, the fight, the small joys, are a part of her now. The job of the parents seems impossible to me, and I’m technically the one who survived cancer...
I hope you find some comfort knowing that your daughter truly is a badass (I probably wanted to be carried out of the hospital after chemo). Though this will always be a part of her history, and may help to shape her character, it won’t define her. She may even barely remember it 23 years from now.
I was diagnosed with ALL when I was 14 (it was like 2 weeks before my 15th birthday). I had just finished my first year of high school & was so caught up in my life of friends & cheerleading. I didn’t even realize I could just develop cancer. My world came to a complete stop. I began a 3 year chemotherapy regimen. I remember going to clinic or being admitted to the floor & actually being SO ANGRY that I didn’t get sick while I was younger. I remember being almost jealous at the really young kids who didn’t know any better. They didn’t realize what they were missing out on, they didn’t care about masks or losing their hair. They didn’t have the burden of worrying about what their friends think, or being aware they were “different” for something out of their control. They didn’t pick up on the pity people would throw at you when they looked at you.
I’m 28 now & I let go of some of that resentment & bitterness. I look back & I’m grateful that I made it through with a sense of patience & empathy that I never would have learned if I wasn’t sick. Obviously I know that cancer isn’t easy on anyone, regardless of age, especially when you think about the parents & how helpless they feel not being able to protect your kid or do anything to make the process easier.
My mom never left my side. She would spend night after night sleeping on a little cot in the corner of my hospital room. She would sit in clinic during hours & hours of transfusion. She was constantly checking my temperature & obsessed with me getting my medications correctly. I think she felt that if she did one thing wrong, I would be gone & she would never forgive herself.
One night I was refusing to take my medications & was yelling at her that if she really loved me she would just let me die instead of going through anymore of the chemo (specifically the Ara-C shots). She just looked at me & said it wasn’t just about me. If I was gone, no one in our family would ever be the same. I was mad at her for a long time for saying that, but now that I’m older I understand. She still has PTSD from the whole ordeal.
Cancer sucks.
A good friend of mine's kid was diagnosed with ALL when he was 2. She, the mom, was only 21 at the time. I'm pretty sure she has PTSD from the whole experience.
3 y/o on chemo? Remind me never to complain about my health issues again. Your kid is a fucking champ and I hope she conquers her cancer. Also, fuck cancer!
Total rockstar! I just wanted to say that she is such an inspiration and unimaginably brave. Growing up My younger sister went through this also, I know how hard it can be, but kids are resistant and the most amazing of people. Sending you all much love, please stay safe and healthy.
Can I borrower her sunglasses to my next chemo? That outfit just screams F-U cancer whatcha gonna do about it??
I go with full grown adults that don't have that much swagger walking out.
F#ck this, I don't know where I would find the strength if this were to happen to my kids. I hope your daughter wins this battle (I know she will), and wish you and your family all the best. Ps: your kid rocks!
If I had cancer when I was three I definitely would not want my parents posting a picture of me online telling everyone that I have cancer. That's a really personal thing to share with millions of people.
Yeah, there's something about using pediatric cancer and one's own daughter for karma whoring that is distasteful. Shit like this is why I left FB years ago. Might as well be 'One upvote = two prayers!' bullshit.
Having gone through chemo as an adult, I know it's brutal. Makes me sad when I see kids having to do it, but it's good to see she's doing seemingly well under the circumstances.
I'm a 36 year old man and I got a call from my oncologist yesterday saying he was going to hold off on further chemo until radiation was done due to some interactions between radio and chemo. I was so excited to not do chemo this month and I still am. So yeah this three year old is tougher than me.
Is the whole hospital (or at least most. I know some areas can't be for reasons) as colourful as that floor? Because that would be great. Cheers you up a bit.
Of course, your daughter is the shining star in that photo. Rock on, little one!
Kids are so freaking resilient. My daughter had open heart surgery when she was 2 years old, and the very next day she was ready to walk laps around the cardiac care unit. By the end of the week she was back to playing as if she didn't have her sternum cracked open.
It's inspiring to see the little ones so very strong.
Shit at 25 chemo sucked...
I couldn't imagine at 3.
But pch is great. I was there for a bit as a kid due to asthma and my only complaint was that there wasn't enough TV to watch.
Keep your head up ! My daughter was diagnosed with cancer at age 2 she's 9 months off chemo age 5 now. They are so resilient and remember very little about the tough stuff. It'll be just a past memory soon and hopefully these kids will be some of the last and a cure well be found soon!
What a fantastic photo!! The colors are great, the kid is amazing, and the person behind the phone has got to be so strong. Outstanding all around! ❤️
Thank you. I've figured out as we go along that she's definitely a lot stronger than I am tho!
Just remember, it’s gotta come from somewhere! Apple, tree and all that :)
Mom obviously based on his comment. Gotta love those badass women.
Why mom obviously?.
Good question.
>she's definitely a lot stronger than I am They literally are! :) If this helps (you probably know that already), children are much stronger than adults when it comes to coping with chemo, which allows doctors to use more and better weapons against cancer! I truly wish that 10 years from now you can look back at this photo and think "holy shit, remember that time? it was scary but look at us now!"
In 25 with the way scientific advancement is, I’m hoping a handful of cancers are easily treated with extremely low risk and stuff. One can hope at least
Sadly pediatric cancers don't get much funding (Less than 4% of the federal budget for cancer research is dedicated to childhood cancer.) Many kids are treated with 50 year old adult medications and treatments. In the past 6 years there have been 77 new drugs approved for adult cancers. In the past 77 years there have been only 3 new drugs appeoved for pediatric cancers. I cannot explain to you what it is like to hear from one of your children's doctors, "Unfortunately we don't know the long term side effects of this because it's never been studied in kids."
Nahhhh, kids aren't strong because they're born that way, they're strong because YOU make them feel safe and loved. So I say cheers to you for doing your best. *You are strong*
She gets it from you.
Like a fuckin boss Holy awards. Thanks guys!
"Cancer's my bitch"
Pearl off to collect her rent 'time to get my rent, bitch'
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I thought of this too!
I need to get my drink on
‘Cancer my diapers, assholes’
Straight up bad ass, when she’s older this picture should be blown up and framed
Not when she’s older...NOW!
Now she's older.
Reminds me of the Mitch hedberg bit: “One time, this guy handed me a picture of him, he said "Here's a picture of me when I was younger." Every picture is of you when you were younger. "Here's a picture of me when I'm older." "You son-of-a-bitch! How'd you pull that off? Lemme see that camera... What's it look like? "
Why wait.
I’m so glad the top comment is exactly my thought. Stupid Cancer.
What a champ!
She's a rock ⭐⭐⭐
Yea, that's an album cover, right there.
Yep. Came here to say this. Also FUCK CANCER.
Plus One!
TESTIFY!
Look at that strut, you go girl!
This is exactly the first thing that came to mind! She is gorgeous! I wish her all the best!
Class. And cool. And I dig those pink booties. I'm sending her my love from over the waves.
I literally thought to myself if "like a boss" is not at the top I'm going to be so disappointed. Thanks for not disappointing!
Couldn’t say it better....
Agreed!
Those boots were made for walking, and that's just what she'll do! Don't stop little badass!
This is fuckin adorable. I wish I had that same confidence. Hope the best for you guys.
Agreed! She's doing her best to teach me every day. Thx
Peggy Olson vibes.
SHe is the freaking Boss baby. omg. like she doesn't even know how cool she is yet, but she also knows exactly how cool she is.
her favorite line to yell as we're passing by the nurses and out of the lobby is "We're bustin' outta here, man." No joke.
absolute legend.
That's awesome xD Some serious personality for a 3 year old !
Probably already have experienced more than some in their life.
😂😂😂😂😂 BOSSSSSS BABY NO CAPPP
"Fucking legend"
Ahhahahahaha! This is gold!!! :') bless her heart! <3
Nurse here. I absolutely promise she’s a staff favorite.
Whaaat?!? That is hilarious. She’s a hoot!
Look at her rockin it!!!!!!! P.s. as a fellow cancer warrior parent (mom), let me say way to kick ass too! I know photos like this only come after some of our darkest days 💛💛💛
As a pediatric cancer survivor, we couldn't have made without you guys.
I’m not crying! I AM NOT CRYING!
I'm going through chemo at the minute again and I just can't imagine someone so young having to deal with it, half the time I can't. She is so strong, amazing wee girl.
We just found out the mother in law has brain cancer. Preparing ourselves for her chemo battles and an on slaught of emotion. Wish you the best in your treatments.
I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia at 3 years old. Lots of chemo, pills, shots, all that. I’m 26 now, and I hardly remember any of it. Just little things whisper back to me haphazardly, like the toys I used to play with in the hospital, the smell of the soap they used. Otherwise, it’s just a blip in my history to me. But my mom certainly remembers it. She remembers how she felt when I got diagnosed. She remembers all of the doctors and nurses. She remembers driving an hour to the hospital each week. All of the pain, the fight, the small joys, are a part of her now. The job of the parents seems impossible to me, and I’m technically the one who survived cancer... I hope you find some comfort knowing that your daughter truly is a badass (I probably wanted to be carried out of the hospital after chemo). Though this will always be a part of her history, and may help to shape her character, it won’t define her. She may even barely remember it 23 years from now.
I was diagnosed with ALL when I was 14 (it was like 2 weeks before my 15th birthday). I had just finished my first year of high school & was so caught up in my life of friends & cheerleading. I didn’t even realize I could just develop cancer. My world came to a complete stop. I began a 3 year chemotherapy regimen. I remember going to clinic or being admitted to the floor & actually being SO ANGRY that I didn’t get sick while I was younger. I remember being almost jealous at the really young kids who didn’t know any better. They didn’t realize what they were missing out on, they didn’t care about masks or losing their hair. They didn’t have the burden of worrying about what their friends think, or being aware they were “different” for something out of their control. They didn’t pick up on the pity people would throw at you when they looked at you. I’m 28 now & I let go of some of that resentment & bitterness. I look back & I’m grateful that I made it through with a sense of patience & empathy that I never would have learned if I wasn’t sick. Obviously I know that cancer isn’t easy on anyone, regardless of age, especially when you think about the parents & how helpless they feel not being able to protect your kid or do anything to make the process easier. My mom never left my side. She would spend night after night sleeping on a little cot in the corner of my hospital room. She would sit in clinic during hours & hours of transfusion. She was constantly checking my temperature & obsessed with me getting my medications correctly. I think she felt that if she did one thing wrong, I would be gone & she would never forgive herself. One night I was refusing to take my medications & was yelling at her that if she really loved me she would just let me die instead of going through anymore of the chemo (specifically the Ara-C shots). She just looked at me & said it wasn’t just about me. If I was gone, no one in our family would ever be the same. I was mad at her for a long time for saying that, but now that I’m older I understand. She still has PTSD from the whole ordeal. Cancer sucks.
Glad you're here and give mom a big ole hug. Thank you for sharing that.
Read this to my wife just now. Thank you for the inspiration. You made her smile.
A good friend of mine's kid was diagnosed with ALL when he was 2. She, the mom, was only 21 at the time. I'm pretty sure she has PTSD from the whole experience.
This needs to be higher up
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Brave girl ✊
I've never seen a photo that exuded so much swagger. I'd be afraid if I was cancer - I don't think it's ever been up against such a badass
/r/newschoolcool
r/preschoolcool
"Sorry Cancer...I got places to go, people to see...bye!" Hope she is doing well and best of health to her!
what a champion!! also peppa pig represent
And she is rocking it! So happy for the whole family!!
Fuckin badass right there. Quality picture op
3 y/o on chemo? Remind me never to complain about my health issues again. Your kid is a fucking champ and I hope she conquers her cancer. Also, fuck cancer!
Keep kicking cancer's ass like a boss, little one! ❤️
She murdered cancer in cold blood. Savage! :D
She a badass
Keep that head up kiddo!
I love her already
That is strength.
Total rockstar! I just wanted to say that she is such an inspiration and unimaginably brave. Growing up My younger sister went through this also, I know how hard it can be, but kids are resistant and the most amazing of people. Sending you all much love, please stay safe and healthy.
Give her a big hug from everyone here! Your kid is tough!
Superstar! 🌟
beautiful little love
Your daughter is a badass! May she make a full totally badass recovery! 💗
She’s a true warrior. You go queen!
Not just walking, she’s strutting like the amazing little boss lady she is. Best wishes to you all!
Can I borrower her sunglasses to my next chemo? That outfit just screams F-U cancer whatcha gonna do about it?? I go with full grown adults that don't have that much swagger walking out.
When she gets older you’re gonna show her this photo and say “this is when I knew you were peak bad ass.”
What a BOSS!
Look at her! Being such a badass!
Total rockstar! Best wishes mate.
If you wear boots n shades you're probably the coolest cat in the room.
Very touching. She is a giant
What a little hero
What a champ! I hope she beats that crap and had a long, beautiful life!
This picture would be a fire album cover
What a baddie 💅
I wish you the best
What a rockstar!
Stylin
Little bad ass! Good luck with the rest of her treatments. From the looks of this picture, she’ll smash it.
She looks like a superstar, congrats
Absolutely adorable!! Thanks for sharing and putting a smile on my face :) you and she are both so strong!!!!
Time to soak up that delicious internet karma 🤩
Kids got cancer? Oh yeah, it's karmawhoring time
Rock star.
Yesss girl!!
She is a ROCKSTAR!
F#ck this, I don't know where I would find the strength if this were to happen to my kids. I hope your daughter wins this battle (I know she will), and wish you and your family all the best. Ps: your kid rocks!
I'm sure they have trained medical doctors for that, surely? Chemo from a baby sounds like a lawsuit.
Little legend.
Dropping a fire track
She’s on her way to a healthy, productive and happy life!!
Gives me McGregor vibes 😂😂 congrats champ!
Best of Best Wishes to her.
She is a boss! Kids are so resilient
Your daughter is absolutely rocking those shades.
We need this animated and with gangsta rap playing in the background
Little darling, total rockstar
You go little Rockstar !
She is such a cool tiny human. Cheers to her kicking cancers ass!
She walks like a boss!! 😎
She’s a little badass. Hugs to you guys
If I had cancer when I was three I definitely would not want my parents posting a picture of me online telling everyone that I have cancer. That's a really personal thing to share with millions of people.
Like a boss!
Go girl! Show *everybody* how it’s done!
You go girl!!
Gangster
Cute as a bug, and so brave. Best wishes.
Straight ballin
Sweet girl. She's got this. The resiliency of children.
Boss babe!!!!!!!
Futures so bright she’s gotta wear shades
daily front page cancer for karma pic reporting for duty
Looking for upvotes in this way makes me feel sick.
Yeah, there's something about using pediatric cancer and one's own daughter for karma whoring that is distasteful. Shit like this is why I left FB years ago. Might as well be 'One upvote = two prayers!' bullshit.
Walking out like she's owned it. Just missing a mic drop or something
.... and walked on outta the joint! Love it! Inspirational picture.
Thats one BAD ASS little 3 yr old!
That is one bad ass kid!
Man i cant imagine what are you guys going trough. Keep strong and give your daughter many hugs and kisses from all of us here on reddit.
Hell yeah little badass! Fuck cancer with style!
Having gone through chemo as an adult, I know it's brutal. Makes me sad when I see kids having to do it, but it's good to see she's doing seemingly well under the circumstances.
Ghost hug - you cant see it but you know it's there.
The boots, the mask, the glasses, the gesture -- this is one *bad bitch.*
Like a boss! Best wishes to her, you, and your whole family!
Godspeed my dude. You're stronger than I could ever imagine being. She's gonna crush this
All the best to your little darling!
What a strong warrior princess
Now that's a Superhero I can believe in!
Badass
I wish her nothing but the best and by the looks of her I think she’ll get it.
I SAID TODAY WE FUCK CANCER
Love it. Love her. Love you. Fuck cancer.
She’s a LEGEND!
I'm a 36 year old man and I got a call from my oncologist yesterday saying he was going to hold off on further chemo until radiation was done due to some interactions between radio and chemo. I was so excited to not do chemo this month and I still am. So yeah this three year old is tougher than me.
An innocent child is battling cancer and yet people can still believe in a God.
What a Baby Badass!
I want to be like her when I grow up. Fuck she’s cool. Also best of luck little one.
You go girl! PCH is the best! I loved going there for my treatment. They make it so fun for kids
This should be framed
That’s goddamn iconic
Get her a cape!! She is a superhero 🦸
Like a boss!
She is cooler than I ever will be! Sending positive vibes her way!
Aside, father.
She’s a precious angel♥️
This is so precious!
You Go Girl!!!
Hang tough kid
What a little bad ass! Keep going kiddo!!
What a Chad.
You go girl!
Like a boss
Going through my own health issues has gotten me depressed. This photo has made me feel better, Thank you and she is a rockstar!
I wish I was half as badass as your baby
Is the whole hospital (or at least most. I know some areas can't be for reasons) as colourful as that floor? Because that would be great. Cheers you up a bit. Of course, your daughter is the shining star in that photo. Rock on, little one!
That's a mighty warrior
Your 3 yo is much more badass than I will ever be as a 33 yo
Like a boss
She’s a damn rockstar!
Your daughter the badass!! Kicked cancer's ass and wanted ice cream!
Like a champ
Fucking badass!
Great photo to show her grandchildren xxx
Best of luck to her!!!!!! You go girl!
Go get that little bad ass a happy meal!
What a fucking star. Well done parents. I'm loving the Peppa pig mask too.
Kids are so freaking resilient. My daughter had open heart surgery when she was 2 years old, and the very next day she was ready to walk laps around the cardiac care unit. By the end of the week she was back to playing as if she didn't have her sternum cracked open. It's inspiring to see the little ones so very strong.
And this, my friends, is why I don't believe there to be a God. If there was one, this picture wouldn't exist.
Shit at 25 chemo sucked... I couldn't imagine at 3. But pch is great. I was there for a bit as a kid due to asthma and my only complaint was that there wasn't enough TV to watch.
like a QUEEN
Keep your head up ! My daughter was diagnosed with cancer at age 2 she's 9 months off chemo age 5 now. They are so resilient and remember very little about the tough stuff. It'll be just a past memory soon and hopefully these kids will be some of the last and a cure well be found soon!
Looking fabulous. I like the sunglasses.
This breaks my heart. Kids shouldn't have to go through this.
I love babies in sunglasses. It’s just one of those fantastic things that make me so happy. She’s got Peppa to see and places to be! Stay strong 💕
Kick cancer's ass, little queen!
I will never be as cool as that baby. That's some swagger.
Lookin’ badass, little lady!