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Teen's Brave Battle Against Terminal Cancer
14 May
Summary
- A 16-year-old sophomore diagnosed with rare terminal brain cancer.
- She is undergoing rehabilitation to relearn daily activities.
- Her family remains hopeful for a miracle and extended life.
A 16-year-old Buffalo High School sophomore, Charlie Hyser, is confronting a life-altering diagnosis of diffused midline glioma, a rare terminal brain cancer. Her health challenges began last Thanksgiving with progressive weakness and numbness in her right arm. On February 6, 2026, following an MRI, she was admitted to Children's Minnesota hospital in Minneapolis, where a brain tumor was removed, though the terminal cancer persisted.
Charlie was later transferred to the inpatient rehabilitation center at Gillette Children's Hospital in St. Paul. There, she has focused on functional recovery, working to regain the ability to walk and perform daily tasks. Her mother, Kira Hyser, emphasizes Charlie's daily resilience, noting her positive attitude and the joy she brings to others.
Despite the long-term prognosis, Charlie expressed a hope for survival beyond five years, potentially aided by clinical trials. The family is preparing to return home soon, with Charlie aiming to return to school within a week. Her journey is being shared on her CaringBridge page.
