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Diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and given just 8 months to live, a teen beat the odds thanks to an extraordinary friendship
Kansas City, Missouri — Dylan Mwaniki's footwork on the soccer field is impressive, but it pales in comparison to the trick he pulled off: defeating death.
TL;DR
- Dylan Mwaniki, diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer at 14, was given only eight months to live.
- Dr. Mary Austin not only treated Dylan but also became a close friend and a source of support.
- Austin's promise to attend Dylan's graduation played a crucial role in his will to fight.
- Dylan is now cancer-free and a graduating high school senior.
- His parents believe the human connection and kindness shown by Austin were instrumental in his recovery.