Brain Tumor Center
Patient Stories | Lillian's Story

Lillian and her family.

Lillian with her family: Mom (Bridget), dad (Doug) and siblings Evan, 11, and Olivia, 6. Lillian (right) recovering in the hospital. 

Tumor-Free and Enjoying Life

It’s been almost 10 years since we first introduced you to Lillian following her final chemo treatment at Cincinnati Children’s for a cancerous brain tumor. 

She still goes to our Liberty Campus for yearly check-ups to make sure the tumor and the chemo didn’t affect her too much, and today she’s cancer-free and enjoying life as a busy teenager and big sister. 

One side effect of the tumor location itself is that her brain will always work faster and harder, said her mom, Beth, and as a result Lillian is usually pretty tired at the end of an 8-hour school day. 

But much like any teenager, Lillian enjoys sports (soccer), art and hanging out with friends. She also takes ukulele lessons and is acting in a play.

“We are so incredibly thankful to Cincinnati Children’s and all they have done for us. We had the best care of a worst case scenario,” said Beth. “They made every trip, every appointment, fun for my daughter – to the point she does not even remember all the pricks, needle sticks, MRIs, and everything that she had to endure.

“We have been very blessed."  

Lillian, 13, smiles.

Lillian smiles before a Spring Dance in May 2019.

Lillian and her family have participated in our Cincinnati Children’s Go the Distance event since 2009. The family friendly timed 5K and 1 mile fun run / walk (formerly known as Cincinnati Walks for Kids) takes place every September. Learn more.