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Aylin, who lives in Memphis, was just 12 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer

By 2023, when her initial treatment ended, Aylin and her family hoped for brighter days, but her cancer returned the next year

Surrounded by loved ones in August, her quinceañera was more than a birthday celebration — it was a milestone of resilience, courage and determination

When it came time for her quinceañera, a teen with rare cancer chose a special dress that honored her fearless spirit — and her future.

Aylin, a current St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis patient who asks that her last name not be used for privacy reasons, donned an aqua gown, while her radiation oncologist gifted her a shark pin to wear.

“I want to be a marine biologist and I wa

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