"Mom, Be Careful"... Two Children Cheer on Their Mother with a Prosthetic Leg Taking Her First Steps in Cancer Battle

Pelvic Amputation Below the Pelvis Due to Rare Cancer Two Years Ago
Video Released of Walking with Prosthetic Leg Without Crutches

Daughter Worried While Filming, Son Supporting
Netizens Moved by Mother's Challenge

Many parents have witnessed their child's first steps. Parents rejoice and remember the moment when their child took a step with all their might. Conversely, it is rare for children to witness their parents' first steps. However, sometimes things happen that we never thought would. Recently, a video was released on a YouTube channel showing the touching moment when a mother of two children, who had one leg amputated due to a rare cancer, took her first steps wearing a prosthetic leg without crutches, cheered on by her children.

Jeon Hye-seon, who had her left pelvis amputated due to a rare cancer, revealed for the first time her walking with a prosthetic leg without crutches. [Image source=YouTube capture]

Jeon Hye-seon, who lost her left leg below the pelvis two years ago due to inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, a rare cancer, recently uploaded a video on her YouTube channel showing her first steps wearing a prosthetic leg without crutches. In the video, Jeon walks from the room to the living room wearing the prosthetic on her left leg. She struggles to take steps while balancing with both arms, and her young son closely follows behind, worried she might fall. When Jeon wobbles briefly, her fifth-grade daughter filming the video nervously says, "Be careful, Mom." Jeon asks, "Should I lean on one crutch?" but maintains a bright expression and safely walks into the living room.

Jeon was diagnosed with cancer in 2019. Despite undergoing chemotherapy with cytotoxic agents, the treatment was ineffective. Eventually, the cancer metastasized throughout her body, and she survived three life-threatening crises including sepsis and pelvic amputation surgery. Although she faced life-threatening moments during major surgeries, she now shares videos of her new daily life on YouTube and other platforms.

Jeon also posted the video on Instagram, explaining, "Today was the day the prosthetic company owner who fitted my prosthetic visited my home. He told me to try walking without crutches, but I said I couldn’t yet." She added, "He said he would support me from behind, so I tried walking with fear. I don’t even remember how I walked." She continued, "After he left, I thought I should practice when the kids were around, so I put on the prosthetic. I tried taking a step without crutches and thought, 'I think I can do this.' Then one more step, and another. That’s how I walked to the living room. I was so happy," sharing her feelings.

Jeon said, "I was worried if I could really walk without crutches, but my confidence has returned. Although there is a temporary plateau, it seems that after such times, the time to rise again comes. Even if I fall again, I am gradually gaining the courage to get back up," she shared.

Netizens who saw this left supportive comments. They said things like, "If you keep moving forward slowly, one step at a time, the day will soon come when you’re holding an iced Americano in one hand and your daughter’s hand in the other, smiling and leisurely walking in the park," "I was moved by the sight of the child ready to catch Mom in case she falls," and "I can’t even imagine how much courage went into each step. I support you." One netizen especially commented, "The way the children help their mother is so beautiful. Don’t feel sorry or guilty about their help. Families are meant to help each other. The children’s joy is probably greater than their sadness about their mother’s situation. They might be feeling their mother’s joy as she takes her first steps," adding to the emotional impact.

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