Joshua Tomassi
Despite the long road ahead, Joshua continues to stay motivated knowing he will beat cancer soon.
In December of 2009, when I was a freshman at SUNY Oswego, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in my cerebellum, the part of your brain that controls balance and coordination. After having the tumor removed on February 1, 2010, I found out that my tumor was in fact a cancer called Medulloblastoma.
Upon hearing this upsetting news, I decided on a 14-month treatment plan to save my life. Even though I was 18 years old when I was diagnosed, because Medulloblastoma is primarily a pediatric cancer, I was treated at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.
I am often reminded how blessed I am to have Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital so close to home. It is a beautiful facility but there is no doubt in my mind that the doctors, nurses and other caregivers make this hospital what it is.
After my last treatment in June 2011, I was more than ready to get back to living my life as normally as possible. I spent that summer enjoying the beautiful beach at my family camp on Lake Ontario with all the wonderful people who supported me and my family through such a hard time. That October, I chose to return to my part-time job at Wegmans as a pharmacy technician. My original plans to become a high school math teacher have changed. After the amazing medical and emotional support I received from the compassionate staff at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, I have decided to return to college in hopes of finding a more fulfilling career helping others.
I am often reminded how blessed I am to have Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital so close to home. It is a beautiful facility but there is no doubt in my mind that the doctors, nurses and other caregivers make this hospital what it is. You are all wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you do!
Despite the long road ahead, Joshua continues to stay motivated knowing he will beat cancer soon.
To say that the last few months have been a roller coaster would be a huge understatement.
Archie was 7 months old when he was diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor, a type of kidney cancer. He endured a nearly 12-hour surgery…
She was a full, vibrant child, who was so much more than her cancer which she never let it bring her down.
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