arts
North Texas teen cancer survivor scores his biggest win yet
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Bianca Castro , as published by NBC DFW
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: NBC DFW · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Bianca Castro, as published by NBC DFW Original story Read at the source Source published Jun 22, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway Mayes' diagnosis came after a lump in his neck grew rapidly, and he received the news on his 15th birthday.
A North Texas teenager has overcome a significant challenge. Keegan Mayes, a soccer athlete, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma last fall. He has since gone into remission after undergoing chemotherapy and spending time in the hospital.
Mayes' diagnosis came after a lump in his neck grew rapidly, and he received the news on his 15th birthday. His family was initially devastated, but doctors quickly began treatment. Further details about Mayes' journey are available from the source.
For now, it is known that he has made significant progress and is in remission, which is a notable achievement for the young athlete.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The Fort Worth covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by NBC DFW . The Fort Worth surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NBC DFW . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: arts ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A North Texas teenager has overcome a significant challenge. Keegan Mayes, a soccer athlete, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma last fall. He has since gone into remission after undergoing…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by NBC DFW and curated for The Fort Worth readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Bianca Castro at NBC DFW. To learn more about how The Fort Worth selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more arts coverage from The Fort Worth, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More arts →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter