Will Roberts continues to face decisions no teenager should ever have to make — and he continues to meet them with remarkable strength, clarity, and grace.
After meeting with his orthopedic surgeon today, Will was presented with a difficult but defining choice. A small tumor has been identified in his pelvis, and while there were options to monitor or delay, the surgeon explained that surgery offered the best chance of achieving clean margins — the clearest path forward in a journey where certainty is rare.
The doctor paused, then added something that landed deeply.
“Then you can get back to the baseball field.”
Will didn’t hesitate.
“I want surgery,” he said. “I want it all cut out.”
A Decision Made with Purpose
For Will, this choice wasn’t rooted in fear — it was rooted in intention. Baseball has always represented more than a sport to him. It’s normalcy. It’s freedom. It’s a reminder of who he is outside hospital rooms and treatment plans.
Choosing surgery means another procedure, another recovery, another chapter of uncertainty. But to Will, it also means doing everything possible now to protect his future — even when the road forward feels heavy.
Those close to him say his resolve was quiet but unmistakable. No drama. No panic. Just a clear understanding of what needed to be done.
A Shift in Treatment — and Another Adjustment
At the same appointment, Will’s oncologist outlined a change in his treatment approach. For now, Will will pause IV chemotherapy and transition to a daily oral chemotherapy medication known as Cabo. The goal is to slow disease progression while being gentler on his body — reducing the toll that months of aggressive treatment have already taken.
The change came with mixed emotions.
IV chemo had become a familiar rhythm — brutal, but known. Switching to a different approach meant stepping into another unknown. At first, Will felt frustrated. It was an honest, human reaction from a young person who has had to adapt more times than most adults ever will.
And then, in a moment that quietly moved everyone around him, Will did something extraordinary.
Wisdom in a Small, Powerful Act
Later that day, Will sent a message to his doctor.
He apologized.
Not because he had done anything wrong — but because he didn’t want his moment of frustration to be mistaken for disrespect or lack of trust. He wanted his doctor to know he was grateful, even when the news was hard.
It was a small act.
And a powerful one.
In the middle of uncertainty, Will chose grace.
For his family, that message captured something essential about who Will is becoming through this journey — not hardened, not bitter, but thoughtful, self-aware, and deeply kind.
Carrying More Than His Share — Quietly
Cancer has forced Will to grow up faster than anyone should. He has learned medical language most kids never hear. He weighs risks and outcomes. He makes decisions that affect not just today, but years down the road.
And yet, those closest to him say he remains grounded.
He still jokes.
He still dreams about baseball.
He still believes in what comes next.
That balance — between realism and hope — is what continues to carry him forward.
A Family Walking Beside Him
Will’s family remains by his side through every decision, every appointment, every shift in plans. They listen. They ask questions. They let Will lead when he’s ready — and hold him when the weight feels too heavy.
They know there are no guarantees.
They also know they are not walking this alone.
The road ahead includes surgery, recovery, and adjusting to a new treatment routine. It includes waiting, watching, and trusting — not just medicine, but faith.
What This Moment Represents
This chapter isn’t just about surgery or medication. It’s about agency — a young man choosing to face what’s in front of him head-on, even when it’s frightening.
It’s about courage that doesn’t shout.
Strength that doesn’t perform.
Grace that shows up quietly, in a text message sent after a hard conversation.
Will’s journey continues — not because he isn’t tired, but because he refuses to give up on what lies ahead.
A Request from the Heart
As Will and his family move forward with surgery plans and this new phase of treatment, they ask for continued prayers, support, and kindness.
Not just for healing — but for peace, endurance, and moments of light along the way.
💛 Please continue to keep Will and his family in your prayers.
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