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Jesse's Story:
A Teenager's Struggle with Cancer

When Jesse was finishing his sophomore year at college – his life changed dramatically - he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, better known as bone cancer. His illness forced him to take a leave from school, where he was a biology major with hopes of becoming a physical therapist.

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