Overcoming a Tricky Spinal Tumor and the Risk of Paralysis
As wide across as a half-dollar, Steven's tumor had burrowed deep within his spinal cord
Posted May 29, 2008
His spinal cord tumor was thought to be inoperable. Not so. Steven (with Ben, a brother) should be able to resume weightlifting. (Carlos Javier Ortiz/Rapport for USN&WR)
Steven, 17, receives help from his mother. (Carlos Javier Ortiz/Rapport for USN&WR)