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Boy's boxing dreams shattered by spinal tumor
5 Apr
Summary
- James woke up paralyzed from the waist down in March 2021.
- An 18cm benign tumor entwined with his spinal cord.
- He requires an electric wheelchair and continues rehabilitation.
James Lewis, a young boy who once aspired to be a professional boxer, had his dreams dramatically altered in March 2021. He awoke one morning to find himself paralyzed from the waist down, a condition later diagnosed as stemming from an 18cm benign tumor compressing his spinal cord. This diagnosis came after initial symptoms of scoliosis, including loss of balance and control, had worsened.
Despite undergoing multiple surgeries and chemotherapy treatments since 2021, doctors have been unable to surgically remove the tumor due to its intricate entanglement with his spinal cord. James lost function in his legs, bowel, and bladder, leading to intensive rehabilitation. He is set to restart chemotherapy, with approximately 16 months remaining.
The young boy's journey has been challenging, forcing him to abandon his passion for boxing. Now, a GoFundMe campaign has successfully raised over £4,500 to help fund an electric wheelchair, providing him with crucial mobility assistance as he continues his recovery.
