'Overcome every challenge so far': Young netball player keen to return to the court after surprise cancer diagnosis

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In just a few weeks, an Adelaide boy has dealt with a shock cancer diagnosis and had his leg amputated. But he's already keen to get back on the sporting field, with the support of his local community.

abc.net.au/news/adelaide-boy-diagnosed-with-cancer-after-breaking-leg/101757174Over the last few months, 12-year-old Ethan Chamings has been asked to confront a harrowing and almost unthinkable series of challenges.

Ethan had no inkling he had cancer until he broke his leg playing sport, only experiencing some pain in his leg in the few weeks prior. After 10 weeks of chemotherapy — with his broken leg still in a full cast — Ethan was dealt another blow and was told he would need to have his leg amputated to remove the cancer.

"I'm grateful for the fact that they've come together to help me and to fundraise money leading up to eventually buying my prosthetic leg and being able to get back on my feet and to restart my life," Ethan said. "Without [the fundraisers] we would have been under so much pressure, I really don't know how we would have got through this without that," he said.Speaking at the fundraiser on Sunday, Mr Chamings said he was overwhelmed by the support.

Mr Baker said the club wanted to "wrap our arms around them and try and get them through this really difficult time".Jason Baker says the club jumped at the opportunity to support the Chamings.The family's immediate focus is now on helping Ethan become mobile, as well as supporting him through upcoming rounds of chemotherapy.

 

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Why aren't you reporting on the massive increase in non covid deaths? Marxist got something to hide?

We all ask the question.............why?

Hope you’re back on the court soon Ethan! Keep your eyes on the prize!

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