2013 A World of Smiles Telethon - Marko Marconato
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Channel: BC Children's Hospital Foundation · 2013 · Nonprofits & Activism
Marko was diagnosed with bone cancer and nearly lost his arm but luckily the doctors at BC Children's hospital were able to save his arm and for this passionate hockey goalie, that was the biggest save of all. Marko was rough housing with his mom when she felt a lump in his arm. Doctors knew right away that he had osteosarcoma (bone cancer). Surgeon first told family that Marko would lose his arm, which to Marko, a lover of sports and a hockey player, seemed like worse news than initially hearing he had cancer. Seeing their devastation, surgeon came up with a new plan. Marko underwent a 20 hour surgery, removing the cancer and his humerus replacing it with right fibula and part of iliac crest from hip. At this point his family knew that the success of bones healing together were not certain but are very happy that Marko is alive. Marko has kept a positive attitude throughout the whole ordeal. Marko can't play sports right now but still watches his siblings play. He always has a smile on his face and looks forward to the day he can play hockey again.
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