Rosie is such a strong young woman who has endured so much in her life.  At age 17 Rosie was diagnosed with clear-cell sarcoma (a rare form of cancer that is seen in much older woman, never teenagers).  Rosie and her family did not settle when doctors told them there was nothing they could do for her.  In the past year she has endured aggressive treatments; chemo therapy, a full hysterectomy at the age of 17, and multiple surgeries.  As of today her diagnosis stands at clear cell carcinoma of the cervix (stage 4 cervical cancer) that has spread to her lungs.   Rosie has completed 12 rounds of chemotherapy and is now going through 30 rounds of radiation, which is done every day.  Rosie will be getting a full scan in May and  her family is praying to get good news.  An additional treatment plan will be determined if scans come back showing little or no improvement.

photography by Brittany Wilbur