WATCH: Cancer survivor (9) conquers rare kind of cancer
Phiwokuhle Khoza made history by marking the end of her treatment after surviving what is described as the rarest cancer in the world.
The traditional ringing of the bell at Netcare Clinton Hospital’s paediatric oncology unit announced victory for young Phiwokuhle, who has finished her treatment.
A tearful Phiwokuhle Khoza made history by marking the end of her treatment after surviving what is described as one of the rarest cancers in the world.
On February 19, what was supposed to be a mere ringing of the bell, which marks the end of treatment for little cancer patients, turned out to be a momentous occasion.
This is the way Netcare Clinton Hospital’s paediatric oncology unit cherishes these brave youngsters. Young Phiwokuhle was diagnosed with extraosseous Ewing sarcomas (EESs), reported being a rare tumour originating from soft tissues. After receiving treatment and undergoing an operation, Khoza finally went back home cancer-free.
WATCH: A video showing cancer survivor Phiwokuhle Khoza ringing the bell.
To cherish the occasion, Kempton Park local Hebrentia Coetzee (14), who lost her uncle to cancer, donated at least 123 teddy bears to the hospital’s paediatric ward.
During the occasion, they all decided to wear pyjamas in support of Phiwokuhle’s love for wearing pyjamas.
Dr Tanya Schickerling of the hospital’s paediatric ward said: “What makes Phiwokuhle special is that she had a very unique tumour and it was very difficult to make a diagnosis because of the type of tumour. While researching, we discovered there were about three to four cases with this type of tumour.”
Schickerling described Phiwokuhle as a brave and joyful child whose personality rubs off on people. Phiwokuhle announced she was proud and glad of having successfully completed her treatment.
