A Cancer Parent’s Heartbreak: The Struggles Behind Will Roberts’ Surgery
For the parents of 14-year-old Will Roberts, who is bravely battling bone cancer, the most agonizing moments aren’t always the tests or the scans — it’s watching their child endure repeated, excruciating procedures.
What was initially planned as a small surgery became far more invasive: doctors had to cut from one hip to the other and down the inside of his thigh, inserting multiple tubes in his arms, hands, neck, and nose.
Will’s parents describe the unbearable thought of how he will feel when the anesthesia wears off and the pain sets in again. This is a reality that never gets easier for families facing childhood cancer.
Adding to the strain, Will is scheduled for a second surgery this Thursday, intended to attempt freezing two more spots — a procedure that will only take place if the areas have remained stable.
Through it all, his parents continue to provide unwavering support and love, carrying the weight of fear, pain, and hope on a daily basis. Their story is a sobering reminder of the harsh realities of pediatric cancer, but also of the resilience of families and children facing the unimaginable.
