Lyanna Massé

Profile and story

Lyanna was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor in August 2019, following recurring back pain. She did not start elementary school like other children her age because she had to have her kidney removed and began chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Lyanna is known at the Charles-Bruneau Pavilion of the CHU Sainte-Justine as a little ball of energy that moves a lot of air and is very determined. Her nickname? The Little Tornado!

After a few months of intensive treatments, Lyanna celebrated two full years of remission. She went through this ordeal like a champion, with a lot of courage and with the precious support of her friends at the hospital.

Despite the side effects of the chemotherapy she received, she is doing well. These small challenges that she faces everyday are a reminder that we must continue to invest in research.