A 15-year-old boy with stage 4 cancer has captured widespread attention after making an emotional request on his mother’s social media.
Will Roberts, from Alabama, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, in January 2025. In a Facebook video, he shared that his chemotherapy treatment had stopped working.
“We’ve tried basically everything there is and we’re getting towards the end of the road,” he said on the Facebook video. “I need help. Can y’all please just like, share this, everything y’all can do to help get this video out to either President Donald Trump or Robert F Kennedy Jr,” he said.
“That will just help me so much. My mom’s found this drug that could possibly save my life if we get it in time. And chances are, this is probably the end of the road for me, and they probably won’t get it on time,” he heartbreakingly announced.
“But if this can help other kids with my cancer, I would love to help in any way I can. I’m terrified, just like y’all would be if you knew that y’all were about to die.”
The medication Will referenced is DeltaRex-G, which is currently being researched for use in advanced cancers, including osteosarcoma. The treatment is designed to block a gene cancer cells rely on to grow.
Will also said the disease was spreading and was “all over his body and liver,” adding that his mother has spent countless sleepless nights searching for possible options.
In the post caption, he wrote: “Hey, this is Will and my mom doesn’t know I’m doing this. Yall pls share this my mom might be mad but at this point I’m trying to help her in any way I can right now. I need this to reach President Donald Trump or secretary Robert F Kennedy Junior. So if anybody knows these two, please help me out and get it to them or in touch with my mom thank you all from Will. #PresidentTrump #RFKjr”
After gaining traction online, the video made its way to Dr. Mehmet Oz, a TV personality and former cardiothoracic surgeon, who has served as the 17th administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services since 2005.
“Dr. Oz has gotten us in touch with the people we need to get in touch with. Only God knows the plan,” Will’s father Jason told Fox 12 Oregon.
“We are a very God-centered family, and the fact is we’ve been very honest with Will and his chances are very slim, but with God, anything is possible.”
The family has since traveled to Santa Monica, California, where Will is set to receive treatment.