Louis
Birthday: October 24
Diagnosis: Neuroblastoma - declared “no evidence of disease” in August 2022
Louis’s Story
In 2022, Louis began walking with a lift in his right foot and soon couldn’t place it flat on the ground. His family sought answers from an orthopedist, a physical therapist, and a neurologist before he was referred to Nationwide Children’s Hospital for an MRI. The scan revealed a large tumor on his left kidney.
Louis was admitted immediately and began inpatient treatment. He had a port placed, two biopsies, an MRI of his brain, and his first three-day round of chemotherapy. After four rounds of chemo, nine weeks of serial casting on both legs, and a nine-hour surgery to remove the tumor and his left kidney, Louis completed physical therapy. In August 2022, doctors declared him “no evidence of disease.”
Fun Facts About Louis
- Has two older siblings, Maggie and Ethan, plus two dogs and a cat
- Loves swimming, gymnastics, playing video games, and visiting trampoline parks
- Favorite foods: chicken, lollipops, and M&Ms
- Favorite animal: snake
- Known for being clever, thoughtful, polite, and compassionate
- Never slowed down during treatment, even riding his scooter and bike with double casts