Finding out your child is sick can be deafening. All of the thoughts that run through our minds, from the effect the illness has on their little body to the fear and anxiousness we experience as we face, sometimes very, hard choices. But losing a child is one of the most painful experiences a parent can face, and so our hearts go out to pro golfer Camilo Villegas and his wife Maria, who’ve just lost their baby girl to cancer.
Villegas’ daughter, Mia, passed away at 22-months-old, just six months after doctors discovered tumors on her back and spine. After the discovery she immediately underwent surgery, but following the procedure doctors realized the tumors had grown aggressively. It was recommended Mia immediately undergo chemotherapy for treatment. However, Villegas said in a statement that her body couldn’t handle the chemo treatments.
Read More“My heart breaks for you all. Sweet little Mia is with the angels and no longer suffering. I am so sorry for your loss!!!,” writes another user on Instagram.
The Impact Of Pediatric Cancer On The Family Dynamic
Watching your child battle cancer is one of the most challenging experiences a parent can face, and Jayne Wexler, whose son Justice is a pediatric cancer survivor, is no exception. According to Wexler, a common theme she witnessed among parents whose children were battling cancer was the strain it had on their relationships. She says many couples struggled, and as a result, their relationships crumbled.
Fortunately for Wexler and her husband, their relationship didn’t falter. Now, they get to enjoy every new memory with Justice as a family. However, Wexler admits that she and her husband do fear for Justice’s health regularly, but try to push past those thoughts and remain positive.
“There’s always some sort of worry,” Wexler says. “I do try to, I don’t do it as much myself, but we do [try] to live each day and be thankful for what we have. It’s hard to remember that when you’re caught up in the craziness, [and] it’s very hard just to sort of enjoy the moment, because we just don’t know what’s going to happen in the future…So I try to just keep breathing and relax and enjoy my time with Justice. I realize that it’s very precious.”
Jayne Wexler shares her experience caring for her son who was battling cancer
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