Heartbreaking Loss: Teen Girl in Remission from Rare Cancer Grieves Beloved Dog's Battle with the Same Condition

A teenage girl in remission from a rare bone cancer, osteosarcoma, lost her beloved pet dalmatian, Chops, to the same disease. Phoebe Daniel, 15, was diagnosed with cancer after experiencing intense leg pain, which was initially misdiagnosed as growing pains. Phoebe underwent chemotherapy and had a titanium implant to replace her affected knee and tibia. While Phoebe recovered and returned to normal life, Chops passed away in December 2022. The family believes Chops may have detected Phoebe's cancer before her diagnosis. Phoebe is now participating in fundraising activities for the Bone Cancer Research Trust and plans to attend college or start an apprenticeship. Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in children and young people.