SO. Family Holds Onto Faith After New Scan Raises Concerns in Will Roberts’ Cancer Battle

The Roberts family is once again leaning on faith after a frightening hospital visit and new medical findings in 14-year-old Will Roberts’ ongoing fight with bone cancer.

Late last night, Will was taken to the emergency room after experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. For hours, his family waited anxiously as doctors worked to determine the cause. Thankfully, initial tests showed no immediate life-threatening emergency — no collapsed lung, no fluid buildup, and nothing requiring urgent intervention.

Doctors believe the pain may have been caused by coughing, congestion, and Will instinctively guarding his core following recent major surgery. For his mother, that news brought a wave of relief.

But relief was short-lived.

By morning, the full radiology report appeared in MyChart — and with it, new concerns. The findings suggested possible progression of Will’s cancer in his lungs and potentially his liver, news no parent is ever prepared to face.

Despite the fear and heartbreak, Will’s family is choosing faith over fear.

“God is still God,” his mother shared. “He was God last night when fear tried to creep in. He was God this morning when I read the report. And He will be God tomorrow when we take our next step.”

The family says they are trusting God through every scan, every breath, and every hard moment ahead. They describe Will as a warrior whose strength comes from something far greater than medicine alone.

Even in the midst of uncertainty, moments of light still break through. This morning, Will was found stretched out beside his mother in bed — a reminder that no matter how old or how brave he is, he is still her baby.

The Roberts family now turns its focus to an upcoming PET scan scheduled for Friday. They are asking their community to continue praying — not just for healing, but for peace, joy, and unwavering faith as they face whatever comes next.

“We refuse to let fear steal our joy,” his mother said. “We will laugh. We will joke. We will make every day count. God’s plan is in place, and we trust Him no matter what.”

As the journey continues, the family remains surrounded by prayer, love, and hope — believing in miracles, even when the valley feels deep.