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Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Priest concludes her chemotherapy struggles, and looks forward to a promising future of health.

Returning to life after chemo

Kristin Priest, Staff Writer March 22, 2017

I still have good and bad days. After all, my body is still fully recovering from the harsh treatment of my medical endeavours. I routinely see my integrated medicine doctor, continually take my vitamins...

Sophomore Kristin Priest went through chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, only to find that the real problem was somewhere else in her body.

I Took Chemo for Nothing

February 22, 2017

After hearing I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, my doctor told me something that would continue to haunt my waking thoughts for months. They said I needed to “adjust to the new normal,”...

Brynn Haun sleeps after her rib surgery halfway through her cancer treatment.

Cancer diagnosis optimistically alters student’s perspective

Sarah Lashly, Convergent Media Writer December 16, 2016
Ewing’s Sarcoma Cancer changed freshman Brynn Haun’s life when she was diagnosed on Sept. 27, 2014.

Teen forced to undergo chemotherapy

Sohia McMorrow, Staff Writer February 9, 2015
On Jan. 9 the Supreme Court ruled Connecticut teen Cassandra C. must continue chemotherapy.
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