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Will Roberts
Coverage of Will Roberts in the Nexus archive.
- Alabama boy battling cancer lands experimental drug after posting secret viral video that drew Trump response
An Alabama boy named Will Roberts with a rare form of bone cancer has started experimental treatment after a viral video plea caught the attention of President Donald Trump and others. The 15-year-old had been battling stage 4 osteosarcoma for 16 months. He was granted access to the experimental gene therapy DeltaRex-G after his video went viral.
- Alabama teen with rare cancer who made viral plea to Trump for help gets experimental treatment in California
Will Roberts, a 15-year-old from Alabama, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and made a viral plea to Donald Trump for help. He has since received experimental treatment in California. The teen's video was posted on his mother's Facebook account without her knowledge.