What it means to fight Sarcoma

For every family that is admitted into Compass to Care’s travel program, the hope is that a child will be able to once again experience a cancer-free life. Several months ago, we reconnected with a mom whose son has achieved just that. Sarcoma patient Isaac’s mom Shannon recalled what it was like to receive support from Compass to Care during her time of need.  

What is your favorite thing about Isaac? His smile is my favorite thing about him.

How did Compass to Care impact your treatment plan? By helping us travel to and from Isaac appointments at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Without there help it would have been difficult to travel back and forth.

How did you find out that Isaac had cancer? Once he lost feeling from the waste down, he was airlifted to the University of Iowa. They immediately operated to remove the tumor from his spine. The orthopedic surgeon Dr. Said it looked like it was cancer. He said he was 80% sure that the mass was malignant.

What was the most difficult part of traveling for treatment? Being away from our family. Not having the support of our loved ones right there with us. 

What does Isaac like to do in his spare time? Cut grass, work on his vehicles and visit with his friends.

What motivated you to keep moving forward? The fact that I couldn’t lose him like I did my sister in 2012 from breast cancer. That we needed to stay positive and pray that the good lord had bigger plans for Isaac.

Thank you, Shannon, for sharing your story with the Compass to Care community! To help more kids like Isaac, donate today!