LDL. Will Roberts Faces Ongoing Battle with Bone Cancer, Family Shares Courage Amid Uncertainty
Elrod, AL — For 13-year-old Will Roberts and his parents, every day is a mixture of hope, prayer, and unwavering determination. Will, a brave middle school student from Sipsey Valley Middle School, has been battling bone cancer for months, and recent scans have shown both progress and new challenges.
Earlier this week, Will’s mother, Brittney Roberts, shared an intimate update after learning the results of his latest scans at Children’s of Alabama. Some new spots were detected, while previous areas of concern remained unclear, leaving the family with mixed emotions.
“After reading the scans, I dreaded the walk back to the car,” Brittney wrote. “We have never hidden anything from Will about his diagnosis, so I calmly told him that his chemo pill didn’t appear to be working as we hoped. He asked if it had spread, and I explained that there were a few new spots and the PET scan wasn’t clear on his previous ones. He got quiet, processing the information in his own way.”
Despite the heavy news, Brittney emphasized the importance of perspective and faith. “I asked Will, ‘What is the only thing that’s different this afternoon than when you woke up today?’ He couldn’t answer, so I told him, nothing. You feel the same right now as you did this morning. All we received were words on a piece of paper, and those words do not change the life we woke up to today. They don’t change the joy waiting for us at home. They don’t get to steal our peace.”
The Roberts family maintains a routine of hope and gratitude even in difficult times. Singing praise music on the drive home, sharing a meal, and speaking words of life over their son are daily practices that help them remain strong.
Will’s mother, who is also a cancer survivor herself, reflected on the experience: “38 years ago I fought cancer. The radiation and chemo sapped me, but nothing would have sapped me more than to see one of my children fighting cancer. Take me, I would tell Him.”
The family continues to wait for further guidance from Will’s oncologist, hoping for news that will bring clarity and direction for his treatment plan. In the meantime, they are leaning on the support of friends, family, and their community, asking for continued prayers for Will’s healing, strength, and comfort.
As they navigate this journey, the Roberts family remains steadfast: Will is not defined by the words on a scan report but by the life he lives every day, surrounded by love, faith, and resilience.
For those wishing to support Will, his GoFundMe page is available here.
