The girl who enchanted Brazil by dancing to “Let It Go” dies at the age of 7 after chemotherapy

Yara Rohsner went viral in 2022 when she was still in Brazil; Even with new technologies and a long journey, the girl could not resist

The little one Yara Rohsner has died, she was just 7 years old this Sunday, the 5th, in the United States, where he was treatment of cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome. The girl moved Brazil by celebrating the end of a phase of chemotherapy by dancing to the rhythm of the song Let it goanimation Frozenin a hospital in Brasilia, in 2022.

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Yara was being treated at Penn State Children’s Hospital, Pennsylvania, but could not resist the complications of the disease. The family communicated the sad news through social media, underlining the inspiration that the girl brought to so many people.

“Yara did not lose the battle; she accomplished a beautiful mission. Our Yaya was the key that opened many doors of love and solidarity,” they wrote. Tributes to the little girl can be seen on the Instagram profile @amor_cura.

Yara’s story

The little girl became known at the age of 4, when a video of her dancing after a chemotherapy session went viral on social media. The moment of joy and hope symbolized the strength she and her family had in facing the disease.

Since then, Yara has won the love and support of thousands of people, who have followed her fight through updates shared by her family.

Childhood cancer raises awareness

Yara’s case draws attention to a delicate topic: infant mortality due to cancer. According to recent data from the National Cancer Institute (INCA), approximately 12,000 cases of childhood cancer are diagnosed in Brazil every year, of which leukemia and central nervous system tumors are the most common types.

Although advances in treatments have increased cure rates up to 70%, mortality is still significant in more aggressive cases or with complications such as myelodysplastic syndrome, which Yara faced.

On the global stage, the United States leads research that seeks to improve the accuracy of diagnoses and treatment protocols. Institutions like Penn State Children’s Hospital play a crucial role in providing cutting-edge treatments, but the harsh reality is that many children continue to lose their lives due to the severity of their cancer and the lack of treatment options.

Source: Terra

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