DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and pediatric patients are sharing their journeys in a unique way at Essentia Health.

Pediatric patients who complete their cancer treatment get to be a part of the “light the lobby” initiative. 

Essentia kicked off the new light show on Tuesday, allowing patients to light up the building’s lobby with their favorite color. 

16-year-old Koren Sjelin was diagnosed with a rare type of ovarian cancer at the age of 12.

She is now in remission and says one of the most important things to remember as a patient is that it’s okay to talk about your cancer journey with others.

“It gives people hope, especially people who are just starting their journey and kind of feel lost,” said Sjelin.

Essentia doctors say it

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