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Diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and given just 8 months to live, a teen beat the odds thanks to an extraordinary friendship

Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer at age 14 and given eight months to live. Four years later, he graduated from high school cancer-free. Dr. Mary Austin surprised him at his graduation ceremony to fulfill a previous promise.

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New reports confirm the teen's graduation and the surprise visit from his physician.

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  1. Teen Dylan Mwaniki Graduates Cancer-Free After Stage 4 Diagnosis

    Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer at age 14 and given eight months to live. Four years later, he graduated from high school cancer-free. Dr. Mary Austin surprised him at his graduation ceremony to fulfill a previous promise.

    What's confirmed:

    • Dylan Mwaniki was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer at age 14.
    • Doctors gave Mwaniki eight months to live following his diagnosis.
    • Mwaniki is now cancer-free and has graduated from high school.
    • Dr. Mary Austin surprised Mwaniki at his graduation ceremony.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mwaniki's survival was influenced by a teacher's encouragement.
    • Mwaniki was healed by God.
    • The patient underwent 52 weeks of chemotherapy.
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