Jacksonville Girl Faces Cancer Relapse, Heads to NYC for Experimental Treatment
A 10-year-old girl from Jacksonville, Florida, named Gianna, is confronting a recurrence of bone cancer after nearly a year of being cancer-free. Initially diagnosed with osteosarcoma in November 2024, Gianna underwent significant medical treatment, including the amputation of her right leg. Despite being declared cancer-free last summer, recent scans revealed the cancer's return, manifesting as two nodules in her lungs and causing shoulder pain. With no standard treatment available for her relapse, Gianna has been accepted into an experimental trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. The initial visit for this trial is expected to cost at least $7,000. To support the family with these expenses, a family friend has initiated a GoFundMe campaign.