·       When Leilani was 4 months old, they noticed a lump in her neck. Her pediatrician ordered an x-ray, which revealed several tumors, including in her chest.·       Her treatment has included chemotherapy as well as surgery to remove tumors.·       Her family is enjoying a treatment-free summer ahead of her upcoming scans in September. They are hoping to be cancer-free for the first time.·       Leilani remains vibrant and happy; despite everything she has been through. ·       Leilani’s parents are both former military helicopter pilots (Chris, for the Marine Corps and Liz, for the Navy).

WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon

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Leilani Hood, 1, neuroblastoma, Boston, with Liz (mom) and Chris (dad)

AUG 14, 20245 MIN
WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon

Leilani Hood, 1, neuroblastoma, Boston, with Liz (mom) and Chris (dad)

AUG 14, 20245 MIN

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<p>·       When Leilani was 4 months old, they noticed a lump in her neck. Her pediatrician ordered an x-ray, which revealed several tumors, including in her chest.<br>·       Her treatment has included chemotherapy as well as surgery to remove tumors.<br>·       Her family is enjoying a treatment-free summer ahead of her upcoming scans in September. They are hoping to be cancer-free for the first time.<br>·       Leilani remains vibrant and happy; despite everything she has been through. <br>·       Leilani’s parents are both former military helicopter pilots (Chris, for the Marine Corps and Liz, for the Navy).</p>