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Aspen's Light: A Mother's Heartbreaking Tribute
21 Mar
Summary
- Aspen battled stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma for over a year.
- A video captured Aspen's spirit before cancer's toll.
- Her mother shared their journey to honor Aspen's memory.
Kiersten Peterson recently shared a poignant 40-second video of her late 6-year-old daughter, Aspen, capturing her joyful spirit before a rare cancer diagnosis.
Aspen was diagnosed with stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma in July 2023, a rare and aggressive muscle cancer. Her initial flu-like symptoms worsened, leading to the discovery of a tumor.
Her treatment journey involved periods in Florida and Boston, including intensive chemotherapy. Despite remission for 10 months, Aspen relapsed, with the cancer spreading to her lungs and lymph nodes.
