Young cancer fighter out of treatment options surprised with puppy
Iliana is 13 years old and out of treatment options. Her new puppy may be fewer than 3 pounds, but he s giving her the will and strength to continue the fight Author: Monica Adams (KSDK) Updated: 6:26 AM CST December 10, 2020
ST. LOUIS It s said you can only get knocked down so many times before you give up. Tell that to 13-year-old Iliana McCottrell. She has overcome close to 30 relapses since first being diagnosed with neuroblastoma at the age of only 5. I thought about giving up, but there always is something that makes me want to go again, she said.