In this inspiring episode, hosts Dana and Val from Cannonball Kids’ c*ncer sit down with Andy Albert, an osteosarcoma survivor and the namesake of CKc’s 2025 clinical trial grant with Dr. Allison O’Neill at Dana-Farber.Andy opens up about his diagnosis at age 12, the big decision to have a rotationplasty, becoming his own advocate during treatment, and life now as a curious, science-loving teenager who’s into engineering, Minecraft, F1, fishing, and caring for his family's pet bearded dragon, Rusty.You will hear:What osteosarcoma looks like from first symptom to diagnosisAndy’s rotationplasty explained in simple terms and why he chose itHow a 12-year-old advocated to change a painful hospital supply and helped other kids“Chemo brain,” going back to school, and learning to run againMinecraft, Jack Black, F1 engineering, and why curiosity matters in survivorshipThe story behind the Andy Alberts Next Step Clinical Trial Grant and how funding research creates options for kidsIf this conversation moves you, please like, comment, and share to help us educate for change. Leaving a review helps more families find tangible hope.Tune in to hear this inspiring and informative conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the fight to make Game Over: c*ncer a reality.Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/----------------------------------Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/

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