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SPIDER-MAN! Doctor makes special cancer treatment mask for patient nicknamed Peter Parker

Posted at 1:55 PM, May 23, 2018
and last updated 2019-11-08 13:07:13-05

13-year-old Parker Young received a special present from his radiation therapist before a bone cancer treatment session at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert. The medical team treating Parker gave him the nickname "Peter Parker" after Spider-Man's secret identity. Radiation therapist Morgan Fineman helped Parker actually become Spider-Man by making a special treatment mask! She painted a medical mask and gave it to Parker before the session. 

Watch the video above to see Parker's SUPER awesome gift!

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