When Colton McGowan was feeling abdominal pain, his parents were concerned. What started as a trip to the local urgent care clinic became a lengthy, anxiety-filled journey for the six-year-old and his family. Colton was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and while highly-treatable, the diagnosis was frightening. As Colton progressed along his treatment journey, enduring four rounds of chemotherapy before finally being delcared cancer-free, an unexpected and lifelong companion joined Colton on his path. On his last day as an inpatient, Colton, who already had a burgeoning interest in art inspired by watching Bob Ross videos with his dad, was introduced to painting. It became immediately clear that Colton had a natural talent. Art and creative expression became a part of the McGowan family during Colton's treatment. Now, with his cancer behind him, Colton can carry the gift of art with him wherever he goes. For the full story, visit: https://mmheadlines.org/2019/12/a-therapeutic-gift-art-helps-six-year-old-cope-with-cancer-treatment ------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Michigan Medicine’s YouTube channel for upcoming videos and future live streams featuring our experts answering your questions. ------------------------------------------------------- Follow Michigan Medicine on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/umichmedicine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umichmedicine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganMedicine/ Follow C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MottChildren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mottchildren/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mottchildren/ #Painter #ArtTherapy #PatientStories #Painting #Art #Artist #Inspiration #Pediatrics #CancerSurvivor #Cancer #BobRoss #HappyTrees