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‘Be grateful for what you have’: Teen says cheering on Cavs helped her through cancer treatments

For 13-year-old Mariah Bowen, this Cavs season means a little more.

By Melissa Reid · Fox 8 Cleveland WJW

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 9:24 PM

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A Lorain teen credited cheering for the Cleveland Cavaliers with helping her endure cancer treatments.
Mariah was diagnosed in January with acute promyelocytic leukemia, a rare form of the disease.
She completed aggressive treatment at Cleveland Clinic Children's and rang the hospital's Bravery Bell.

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An eighth grader from Lorain named Mariah celebrated completing cancer treatments after being diagnosed with a rare leukemia in January. She credited watching the Cleveland Cavaliers with helping her endure intensive hospital care and painful procedures.

Mariah underwent aggressive treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia at Cleveland Clinic Children's before ringing the Bravery Bell to mark her recovery. Days after her hospital send-off, she attended the Cavaliers' home opener at Rocket Arena.

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‘Be grateful for what you have’: Teen says cheering on Cavs helped her through cancer treatments

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