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Fawn 2-year-old battles rare brain cancer
TribLIVE.com • • health
Key Points:
- Two-year-old Jace Spears from Fawn is battling atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT), a rare and aggressive brain cancer primarily affecting children under three, and has exceeded initial survival expectations since his 2025 diagnosis.
- Despite multiple relapses and intensive treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and proton radiation, Jace remains active and showing resilience, defying medical predictions of rapid decline.
- The Spears family is exploring participation in a clinical trial in San Francisco for novel ATRT therapies while managing ongoing treatment with medication Avastin to control tumor-related fluid buildup.
- Community support has been vital for the family, with fundraising efforts such as a spaghetti dinner scheduled for November 7 at Generations House of Worship in Brackenridge to aid their journey.
- Updates on Jace’s condition and progress are shared through the Facebook page "Jace’s Battle Buddies," allowing supporters to follow his fight against cancer.
