Marcela Gaviria's Story of Beating Childhood Bone Cancer

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What type of cancer was Marcela Gaviria diagnosed with when she was 7 years old?

  • Leukemia
  • Osteosarcoma
  • Ewing's sarcoma (correct)
  • Lymphoma

At what age did Gaviria need a bone transplant and meet surgeon Dempsey Springfield?

  • 10 years old
  • 15 years old
  • 7 years old
  • 12 years old (correct)

What did Gaviria appreciate most about Dr. Springfield's bedside manner?

  • His professional demeanor
  • His casual attire
  • His warm and gentle personality (correct)
  • His punctuality

Why has Gaviria stuck with Dr. Springfield for the past 30 years, even when he has moved?

<p>He is the only doctor she trusts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Gaviria describe the physical impact of her cancer treatment on her body?

<p>She has a &quot;shark-attack body&quot; from all the scarring (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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