The Strength of Adonis

The ColumbianMay 18, 2007

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Radiation therapist Jaclyn Bloomquist from Portland's Legacy Emanuel Hospital removes the hardened mask from Adonis Johnson's face after a half-hour radiation treatment. Bloomquist calls Adonis, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in February, a model patient.

After a morning session of radiation treatment, Adonis Johnson's family leaves the radiation clinic at Portland's Legacy Emanuel Hospital. Adonis, center, puts a brotherly hand on Asant's shoulder, while parents Lee Johnson, right, and Stacie Clark follow.

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The Strength of Adonis

Radiation oncologist Dr. Russ Omizo, center, discusses the scar on Adonis Johnson's head after tumor-removal surgery. At left is Stacie Clark, Adonis' mom, and in the foreground is Adonis' brother, 5-year-old Asant Johnson, who accompanies his brother to every radiation treatment.

A hardened mesh mask holds Adonis Johnson's face in place during radiation treatments at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in P...

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