Vermont Teen's Football Practice Fatigue Leads to Rare Lung Cancer Diagnosis
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Lexi Lane
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Summary
A 16-year-old Vermont high school student, Cameron Rider, experienced breathlessness and exhaustion while practicing for football tryouts. Initially misdiagnosed with pneumonia that didn't respond to treatment, he was later hospitalized and ultimately diagnosed with mucoepidermoid carcinoma, a rare form of lung cancer. The article highlights the unusual presentation of cancer symptoms in a young, athletic teenager.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhile a high schooler was practicing to try out for the football team, he found himself out of breath and exhausted.
Cameron Rider, who was 16 at the time, was no stranger to sports.
He was diagnosed with pneumonia, but the antibiotics weren't making his symptoms go away.
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