I’ve never heard anything like it and apparently, not many people have, because the parents of this sweet little girl are at a crossroads over how to treat their 10-year-old daughter, who was just recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Hannah Powell has invasive ductal carcinoma, Stage IIA.
Here’s the dilemma: What type of treatment should a child with an adult disease receive? Hospitals that deal with breast cancer usually do not treat children, and children’s hospital do not have facilities for treating breast cancer. Hannah’s family posts on their website, “We have two options at this point; (A) Hannah goes to a breast center that does not have the experience in children or (B) she goes to a hospital that has more pediatric care but not so much in the breast cancer area.”
Hannah’s family is searching for answers, and if you have any information that might help them, please stop by their website and let them know. Do you know of any very young breast cancer patients? Do you know of any doctors who have treated very young breast cancer patients? Even if you don’t know how to specifically guide this family, I know your well wishes would help. So pay them a visit when you can.
Hi, I think your site is great! I learned some new and different things here. Rhonda
It seems no one is safe from this dread disease, Jacki. Keep us informed, my own Sweet Pea !
Love, Jane
This is just unbelievable. That beautiful little girl has to handle this adult disease at such a young age. Most 10 year olds do not even have breast tissue!
I just posted on Mothers With Cancer to see if anyone has any recommendations for Hannah and her parents.
Hello, I think your site is very useful. I learned some new things here that will help my own blogging. Gretta
Can you even believe this? I was shock when I heard this last week.
God Bless the little angel!
I’m going to check their site out.
Hannah is in my prayers. I am 46 and I had breast cancer recently. If I had it to do over I would have used natural options instead of conventional treatment. I have 2 daughters myself . Gonna pray hard for Hannah!!!
I never would have believed I would be walking for a 10-year-old! I wish Hannah a long life of better health, and will continue walking until this disease is history!
I am so sorry to hear about this. My mother was diagnosed in 1999 and lost the fight in 2007, and it hurts everyday not to have her here.
My heart just goes out to Hannah and her family, NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS… ESPECIALLY NOT A 10 YEAR OLD little GIRL.
please know my thoughts and prayers are with you EVERYDAY!!!
Hi!
I saw you at web tv i sweden. Just tell you we think at you, and be strong.
Why is this hanppend to a ten years old kid. World is so unfair.
Take care and be healthy
Jon
Hi Hannah,when I heard about your story my heart sank,I was diagnosed over a year ago and ,I had a mastectomy,too and I know how hard it is,I cant imagine how you a10 year old can handle all of the things happening to you. I have a daughter who is 13 and the fear is now so much more,I will pray for you and your family,stay strong,have faith,be positive,and know you can beat this!I would like to send you a card if I could.My thoughts are with you everyday,even though I dont know you.Madena
Hi Hannah – I have three aunts who have had breast cancer. One of them is still fighting the fight. She had both the conventional chemotherapy and the more natural therapies. She is in remission again and her cancer is almost gone. We are very thankful. Through it all, her faith has remained strong and she has always believed that she could beat it.
Never forget that the mind is a powerful tool for you to rely on during this journey. Also, remember that you are not alone – you have made many friends by sharing your story and we will all be praying for you.
Bonnie
I just want to say that I admire your strength and I am sorry that you have to go through all of this. I understand what you are going through I was diagnosed with lupus last August and went into a coma and I am currently undergoing chemo therapy. I lost all of my hair and I loved my hair too! But don’t worry, it will grow back and it will grow back prettier than before I promise! I recently bought a wig, Maybe if you”d like that may work for you too. I know you are always tired and weak as chemotherapy does that to you and wears you out completely. Sweetie you are not alone. My prayers go out to you and your family. I will be praying for you!