ss “God, help me. I’m falling apart. I’m in pain.” That was the desperate prayer of 14-year-old Will Roberts as his battle with bone cancer took a devastating turn. What was supposed to be a minor surgery has become a brutal, invasive operation — leaving Will with a long incision from hip to hip, his small body surrounded by tubes and machines. The pain hasn’t even fully begun yet. The most heartbreaking part? His parents are now bracing themselves for the moment the anesthesia wears off — when the pain returns and their son has to endure it all again. And as if that isn’t enough, Will is scheduled to undergo another surgery this Thursday.

A Cancer Parent’s Heartbreak: The Struggles Behind Will Roberts’ Surgery

For the parents of 14-year-old Will Roberts, who is bravely battling bone cancer, the most agonizing moments aren’t always the tests or the scans — it’s watching their child endure repeated, excruciating procedures.

What was initially planned as a small surgery became far more invasive: doctors had to cut from one hip to the other and down the inside of his thigh, inserting multiple tubes in his arms, hands, neck, and nose.

Will’s parents describe the unbearable thought of how he will feel when the anesthesia wears off and the pain sets in again. This is a reality that never gets easier for families facing childhood cancer.

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Adding to the strain, Will is scheduled for a second surgery this Thursday, intended to attempt freezing two more spots — a procedure that will only take place if the areas have remained stable.

Through it all, his parents continue to provide unwavering support and love, carrying the weight of fear, pain, and hope on a daily basis. Their story is a sobering reminder of the harsh realities of pediatric cancer, but also of the resilience of families and children facing the unimaginable.