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Teen has prom in a hospital room amid battle with rare cancer

Nurses at Norton Children's Hospital recently hosted a special prom for 17-year-old Kaitlyn Hutchins, a Kentucky teen battling osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer.
Kaitlyn has been battling osteosarcoma for the past two years; her family initially believed symptoms were a simple sports injury before an X-ray revealed the diagnosis within five minutes.
Despite her prognosis, Kaitlyn donned a dress, makeup, and crown to celebrate; days after a special graduation ceremony on Monday, her boyfriend proposed in her hospital room.
Kaitlyn remains determined, telling her mother "I'm not ready to give up," while her parents are sharing her story to raise awareness and lean into their faith.
Community support has been overwhelming, with a GoFundMe campaign established to help manage medical expenses and a fundraiser scheduled for April to continue raising awareness.

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