Shayla Saylor Survives Cancer at a Young Age
Shayla Saylor faced a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 11 -- and exhibited courage beyond her years after her diagnosis.
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May 21, 2010
Shayla Saylor faced a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 11. After her diagnosis, she exhibited courage beyond her years, reports the York Dispatch.
Saylor took a tumble in February 2009 which eventually lead to the discovery of a lump under her arm. Doctors eventually identified her illness and began to treat her for the condition immediately.
"I learned that you never stop fighting no matter what," she told the news provider. "You try your best, go through [treatment] day by day and never give up."
The 12-year-old is now cancer free and giving back to her community by helping to organize her local Relay for Life event sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Relay for Life is one of ACS's largest events. Last year Saylor's local Relay for Life event raise over $200,000.
The ACS estimates that there were over 65,000 new cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that resulted in the deaths of 19,500 individuals in 2009.
The ACS is an excellent resource for individuals who are diagnosed with cancer, as well as their families. The organization provides information on living with the disease and how to manage treatment. They also have a list of support groups and programs for survivors and those coping with the disease, as well as tips on embracing a healthy lifestyle.
