{"id":1409,"date":"2015-08-29T18:54:32","date_gmt":"2015-08-29T22:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cancerawarenessnews.com\/?p=1409"},"modified":"2015-10-09T16:12:21","modified_gmt":"2015-10-09T20:12:21","slug":"a-touching-story-of-an-incredible-father-whose-daughter-battles-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cancerawarenessnews.com\/a-touching-story-of-an-incredible-father-whose-daughter-battles-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"A touching story of an incredible father whose daughter battles Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"

VIDEO: Watch & listen to this heart-felt story about a little girl and her courage of fighting Cancer.<\/h3>\n

Pro Athlete’s daughter Fights Stage 4 Cancer and Caring Father supports and helps her battle.\u00a0WATCH\u00a0This adorable and Motivating VIDEO<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bengals\u2019 defensive tackle Devon Still has spent much of the past year traveling between games and the hospital to see his little girl, Leah<\/strong>. She was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma on June 2, 2014, at only 4 years old. It\u2019s been a trying year for the family, but through it all, Leah\u2019s smiles and her dad\u2019s photos of them together have been an inspiration to people everywhere. \u00a0THIS AMAZING STORY CONTINUED BELOW!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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VIDEO: Watch & listen to this heart-felt story about a little girl and her courage of fighting Cancer.<\/h3>\n

Leah had surgery last year to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy, radiation, and stem cell transplants<\/strong>. On the way to the hospital for her surgery, Devon posted this heartwarming video that sums up Leah\u2019s strength and sass in only a few seconds. Take a look!<\/p>\n

About Neuroblastoma<\/h2>\n

Neuroblastoma is the second most common solid tumor<\/span> in childhood affecting about 7% of all children with cancer<\/span>. It is the most common solid cancer in infants. There are over 700 cases<\/a> each year in the U.S. Neuroblastoma most often originates in the adrenal glands, which are located on top of each kidney<\/span>. However, tumors can begin anywhere in the body. Other common sites are the chest, neck and pelvis. While neuroblastoma may be found in only one spot in the body at the time of diagnosis<\/span> in some patients, in others the cancer may have spread (metastasized) from its primary location to the lymph<\/span> nodes, bone marrow<\/span>, or bones.<\/p>\n

Many researchers believe that neuroblastoma develops when normal neuroblasts (the immature cells of the sympathetic nervous system) fail to mature into normal nerve cells. The sympathetic nervous system aids in the control of the body\u2019s internal organs. The cells that make up neuroblastoma tumors are called neuroblasts. In this type of cancer, the neuroblasts grow and divide without the usual controls, leading to the growth of a cancerous mass of cells, also called a tumor.<\/p>\n

In March, Leah<\/strong> and her family got the welcome news that the cancer<\/strong> was in remission! However, their joy was soon dampened when they found out that she had life-threatening complications in her liver as a result of her treatment. Leah went back to the hospital, where her medical team worked to bring her back to health.<\/p>\n

When the anniversary of her cancer diagnosis rolled around in June, Devon got a tattoo on his back in honor of his little girl. It\u2019s not finished yet, but what he\u2019s done so far is incredible.<\/p>\n

Then, just before the start of a mandatory mini-camp for the Bengals in mid-June, Devon got the fantastic news that the treatment for Leah\u2019s condition is working! His darling girl would be able to leave the hospital in a few days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If you know anyone with breast cancer, you have first hand knowledge of the pain,
\nthe upset and the struggle that must be endured with today’s ways of treating this\u00a0<\/em>
\nkind of cancer<\/em>. \u00a0STORY AND INSPIRING VIDEO CONTINUED BELOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A woman’s menstrual and reproductive history can place a woman at risk for breast cancer. \u00a0Women having their first menstrual period before age 12 have a greater risk for developing breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer increase the older a woman is when she had her first child. \u00a0A woman going through menopause after age 55 places her at greater risk for breast cancer. \u00a0If a woman has never had children she is at a greater risk of breast cancer<\/em>. \u00a0Taking menopausal hormone therapy with estrogen plus progestin after menopause appears to increase risks for breast cancer. \u00a0Studies have shown no link between miscarriage or abortion and risks for breast cancer.<\/p>\n

In 2004 U.K. researchers found evidence of parabens in breast cancer tumor samples. This study added clout to an already popular belief that the parabens in underarm deodorants and sunscreen can move into breast tissue and fuel the growth of malignancies.<\/p>\n

No direct evidence of a causal link between parabens and cancer, however, has been shown since then. A 2005 review of the data available at that time concluded that parabens would not increase the risk of any estrogen-mediated endpoint, including effects on breast cancer and that we are exposed to many phytoestrogens already in our diet that are naturally occurring endocrine-active chemicals.<\/p>\n

This sweet, smiling girl is a such an inspiration to people everywhere<\/strong>, and the love she and her daddy share is truly beautiful. You can keep up with the Still family on their website, Facebook, and Instagram. Our hearts are with you, Devon and Leah!<\/p>\n

Leah Still was on the field after the first quarter when the Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong> presented Children’s Hospital<\/strong> with a check for more than $1 million to help with cancer research and treatment. Leah, who watched her father play in person for the first time since he joined the NFL in 2012, is being treated for cancer.<\/p>\n

She was released from a hospital in Philadelphia and flew to Cincinnati to see her father play for the first time, sitting in an overhead suite for most of the game against Cleveland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

SUPPORT LEAH:<\/strong> \u00a0http:\/\/iamleahstrong.com\/<\/p>\n

Read more at http:\/\/blog.thebreastcancersite.com\/leah-strong\/#DV8YlCizgbHOIiyv.99<\/span><\/p>\n