10-year-old Hannah Powell-Auslam was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2009. The fifth grader was diagnosed after she complained of itching in her left breast. Auslam's mother discovered she had a lump.FOXNews.com: 10-year-old California Girl Battles Breast Cancer (May 14, 20090
It is extremely rare for a girl of Auslam's age to develop breast cancer. Auslam underwent surgery to remove some of the mass in early-April and had a mastectomy on May 7, 2009. On May 17, 2009, it was reported that the cancer had spread to Auslam's lymph nodes. She will reportedly undergo another operation.Abc30.com: 5th Grader Diagnosed With Breast Cancer (May 17, 2009)