Aquaman actor Jason Momoa is using his star-power to remember a young fan who has passed away from cancer.
Momoa says he’s dedicating Aquaman 2 (which will be released in December 2022) to his friend Danny Sheehan, an 8-year-old who died of brain cancer on Sunday.
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Danny was diagnosed with pineoblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, and leptomeningeal disease, cerebral spinal fluid cancer in 2017.
Danny's obituary reads: "Danny's departure leaves a hole in the lives of all those whom he met. To know him was to absolutely adore him. A wise old man in a little boy's body, Danny was an impish ball of determination, light, cuddles, stubbornness, manners, fighting spirit, humor, sweetness, and laughter."
The family asks, instead of flowers, to donate to "Cops for Kids with Cancer" in Police Officer Daniel Sheehan's name which will help Marshfield, Massachusetts families who are struggling with cancer diagnoses.
What is Pediatric Brain Cancer
Brain and spinal cord cancers are the second most form of childhood cancer, accounting for more than 4,000 diagnoses per year a quarter (26%) of all childhood cases.
Symptoms include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Crossed eyes or blurred vision
- Balance problems
- Behavior changes
- Seizures
- Drowsiness or even coma
"About 3 out of 4 children with brain tumors (all types combined) survive at least 5 years after being diagnosed," the American Cancer Society's entry on pediatric brain cancer reads. "But the outlook can vary a great deal based on the type of tumor, where it is, and other factors."
To treat pediatric brain cancer, doctors may prescribe surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and/or targeted drug therapies to prevent tumor growth and spread, according to the American Cancer Society. Clinical trials for new drugs are also a promising option for families if standard treatments are not enough.
Contributing: Reid Champlin
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