STT. Latest update on Will Roberts: First DeltaRex-G treatment begins, early signs bring new hope

A new day of hope has begun in Southern California.

For 15-year-old Will Roberts and his parents, Jason and Brittney Roberts, yesterday was anything but an ordinary day.

It was their first full day in Santa Monica, where they placed all their faith in a fragile but precious opportunity.

The Roberts family had their first appointment at the Sarcoma Oncology Center, a treatment center they hoped could offer Will a glimmer of hope in his battle against the aggressive bone cancer.

They didn’t come here for a vacation.

They didn’t come for the famous beaches or the glorious sunshine of California.

They came because of an opportunity.

An opportunity they couldn’t find in their home state of Alabama.

Brittney, Will’s mother, shared her profound feelings about being in a foreign place, thousands of miles from home.

Her words were not just a personal reflection, but also the heartfelt cry of a mother desperately clinging to one last glimmer of hope for her son.

She said that California was completely different from what her family had imagined.

They were hoping for nothing more than access to a treatment they couldn’t get at home.

That is the sole objective.

But what they have experienced since arriving here has far exceeded all expectations.

Brittney admitted that she found it difficult to put into words.

She felt it all was a miraculous arrangement.

Complete strangers opened their doors to welcome their family.

They not only helped them, but also showed them genuine love.

They created a warm and welcoming space in a place that wasn’t really home, yet made the Roberts family feel right at home.

That’s not easy to achieve, especially given the circumstances they’re facing.

That day, the Roberts family entered a medical team that, according to Brittney, was completely different from anything they had ever encountered before.

Throughout their long battle with illness, this was the first time they felt something truly different.

It’s not just about treatment.

Rather, it’s about holistic concern.

The doctors looked not only at Will’s illness, but also at his lifestyle, his eating habits, and how his body reacted to everything around him.

They offered simple yet meaningful advice.

Avoid eating processed foods.

Limit your sugar intake.

Brittney emphasized that doctors never said sugar causes cancer.

They did not make extremist statements.

But they recommend limiting it.

This meant a great deal to her.

From the beginning, Brittney had always tried to steer Will toward a healthier diet.

But that’s not easy at all.

When there are so many opinions around saying “let the boy eat whatever he wants,” because there is no clear scientific evidence to the contrary.

That caused Will to not really listen to his mother.

Until that day.

When similar words are spoken by doctors.

Something has changed.

Brittney understands that sometimes children don’t listen to their parents.

Until someone else says the exact same thing.

And this time, Will listened.

That’s not just a small change.

That is a sign of hope.

This journey has challenged the Roberts family in every way possible.

In a spiritual sense.

Physically.

And also about belief.

They faced fear, exhaustion, and moments when it seemed impossible to continue.

But that day brought them a different feeling.

A feeling of being validated.

It was as if someone was telling them they weren’t alone.

That every step they take is being guided.

That they are heading in the right direction.

The Roberts family didn’t come to California seeking comfort.

They came seeking a chance to survive.

But what they received was much more than that.

From the people they meet.

The doors suddenly opened.

And the peace they felt when they stepped through those doors.

All of this combined to create something that exceeded all expectations.

Brittney said that if there’s one thing she’s certain of right now, it’s that they’re in exactly where they need to be.

And she has hope.

Hope is not something to hold onto in their circumstances.

But it still exists.

And it’s growing bigger.

Another piece of positive news also arrived that day.

Will’s platelet count has risen to 80,000.

This is enough for him to begin his first course of treatment with DeltaRex-G.

This is an advanced treatment method that the Roberts family has high hopes for.

They are expected to return the following day and the day after that.

The goal is to complete all three doses within the week.

If Will’s body responds well to the medication.

And if the platelet count reaches at least 100,000.

Doctors will consider combining chemotherapy with DeltaRex-G in the following week.

It’s a challenging plan.

But it was also a ray of light.

Brittney urged everyone to continue praying.

She hopes that those in positions of power will see the potential of this drug.

And allow it to become more widely accessible, especially in Alabama.

So that other families don’t have to leave their homeland just to find a better life.

Will’s story is more than just the story of a cancer patient.

It’s the story of a family.

A journey.

A belief that is not easily extinguished.

Community support has become an important part of this journey.

Words of encouragement.

Acts of help.

All of these factors have contributed to making the road ahead less bumpy.

The Roberts family knew they couldn’t go it alone.

And they weren’t traveling alone either.

The message was sent very clearly.

This is the time for us to stand together.

This is the time to share their story.

This is the time to turn concern into action.

Every share.

Each prayer.

They all have meaning.

The journey ahead is still long.

The challenges remain.

But hope is also there.

And sometimes, just having hope is enough reason to keep going.

Will’s story is still being written.

And each day that passes is a new opportunity.

An opportunity to fight.

An opportunity to believe.

An opportunity for a miracle to happen.