Jett’s journey began in early 2025 with what seemed like a simple sports injury. On March 1, 2025, Jett first started experiencing persistent hip pain. Like many active kids, he had been playing basketball and wrestling at the junior high, so his family initially thought the pain may have been connected to sports.

After several chiropractor visits with no relief, Jett’s doctor ordered an X-ray on May 20. The results were first read as normal, but his family would later learn that the tumor had been missed on that scan. His family pushed for an MRI, but because the X-ray had been marked clear, insurance required Jett to complete a full month of physical therapy before approving additional imaging.

Even though pain medication was not helping, Jett pushed through physical therapy with incredible strength so the next step could be approved.

While an MRI in California was scheduled for July 19, Jett traveled to Texas to visit his dad on July 1. His dad was able to get an MRI scheduled there for July 8 — and that scan changed everything. The MRI revealed tumors in Jett’s pelvis, hip, and chest, leading to his diagnosis of osteosarcoma.

Doctors determined that Jett’s condition was non-operable. His main tumor measured 21 cm and was located on his bowel nerves, making surgery far too risky. Because of the complexity of his case, expert teams at Stanford Children’s in Palo Alto, California, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, came together to create a specialized treatment plan for Jett. That plan included intensive chemotherapy, radiation, and a trial medication.

Jett began MAP chemotherapy, but after two cycles, scans showed the disease had progressed. His medical team then shifted him to IE chemotherapy. After eight rounds, the treatment did what it was meant to do. While it was effective, it also caused damage to Jett’s kidneys, requiring a 24-hour infusion to help support healing and manage his potassium and phosphorus levels.

Jett also endured 30 radiation treatments to his pelvis and an intense four-treatment radiation course to his chest. When this journey first began, Jett was in such severe pain that he required a 50 mcg fentanyl patch. His family is incredibly thankful that he has since been able to come off pain pills and patches.

In March 2026, Jett underwent MRI and CT scans, and his family received the news they had been praying for: the scans showed no active disease. It was a moment of overwhelming joy, relief, and gratitude.

But on May 26, 2026, Jett had his scheduled follow-up scans, and his family received heartbreaking news. The cancer had returned.

This setback is devastating, but Jett is a fighter. His family is now working closely with his medical teams to pivot and determine the next treatment plan. The next steps include starting Cabo 40 and moving forward with jackknife radiation in the pelvic region.

Through every painful moment, every treatment, every scan, and every difficult update, Jett has continued to show what true strength looks like. He celebrated his 15th birthday at Disneyland this March, carrying joy, bravery, and a magical spirit that cancer cannot take away.

Jett is a warrior.
Jett is courageous.
Jett is mighty.

And as he continues this fight, his family is surrounding him with love, strength, and hope for the journey ahead. 💛🎗️

What Makes Jett Mighty 💛🎗️

Everything! Jett is mighty because he is a warrior. He has faced pain, treatments, scans, setbacks, and uncertainty with a strength that is far beyond his years.

He is mighty in the way he keeps fighting.
He is mighty in the way he keeps smiling.
He is mighty in the courage he shows every single day.

Jett’s journey has not been easy, but his spirit continues to shine through it all. He reminds everyone around him what bravery looks like, what resilience feels like, and what it means to keep going even when the road is hard.

Jett is strong.
Jett is brave.
Jett is a fighter.
Jett is mighty. 🎗️💛

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