Erika Mondragon said today was the best day of her life. After a nine-month battle with Ewing’s sarcoma, a bone cancer, the 12-year-old has finally finished her treatment and can go home for Easter.

Erika has undergone treatment at The Royal Children’s Hospital, including 14 rounds of intensive chemotherapy and surgery to remove a bone in her arm, the location of the tumour, and replace it with bone from her leg. The surgery meant Erika had to re-learn how to use her arm.

“I never thought in my whole life I would get cancer, but now I just feel so happy”, said Erika.

RCH oncology resident, Dr Sally Campbell, said if you can re-sect the tumour and treat any lasting elements with chemotherapy you can offer a cure.

Donate to The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal at goodfridayappeal.com.au or phone 9292 1166.

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