Priscila Sartori
35-year-old Tooele resident, teacher, and mother of two, Priscila Sartori grew up just south of Brazil in a town called Curitiba. Living just 1 hour from the ocean, some of her favorite memories were made on the beach with her very large family. She met who would be her future husband when she was just 17 years old and has now lived in Tooele with him and their two sons, ages 13 and 10, for the past 6 years.
Priscila has always loved babies and children and especially loves teaching young children about her culture. She also enjoys traveling, playing games, singing in her church, coloring, and simply spending time with her family. As a dual immersion Portuguese teacher at Rose Springs Elementary, she is beloved by her students and her community.
Diagnosed in June 2023 with papillary thyroid cancer, Priscila had her first surgery in July, as it had already begun to spread to her lymph nodes. Unfortunately, the surgery left one of her vocal cords paralyzed, which required further treatment to correct. She faced further roadblocks when she began radiation last October, only to find that her body was resistant to the treatment. Now, after additional surgery to remove more cancerous lymph nodes in January 2024, Priscila is undergoing new scans to see how the treatment has been working.
Priscila says that cancer has taught her how to live just one day at a time. She has learned to accept help from others and to be patient with herself and the process. She hopes and trusts in better days and no longer stresses about the small stuff. Every time she visits the hospital, she prays for God to put angels in her path and repeats to herself one of her favorite scriptures
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13
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Priscila has always loved babies and children and especially loves teaching young children about her culture. She also enjoys traveling, playing games, singing in her church, coloring, and simply spending time with her family. As a dual immersion Portuguese teacher at Rose Springs Elementary, she is beloved by her students and her community.
Diagnosed in June 2023 with papillary thyroid cancer, Priscila had her first surgery in July, as it had already begun to spread to her lymph nodes. Unfortunately, the surgery left one of her vocal cords paralyzed, which required further treatment to correct. She faced further roadblocks when she began radiation last October, only to find that her body was resistant to the treatment. Now, after additional surgery to remove more cancerous lymph nodes in January 2024, Priscila is undergoing new scans to see how the treatment has been working.
Priscila says that cancer has taught her how to live just one day at a time. She has learned to accept help from others and to be patient with herself and the process. She hopes and trusts in better days and no longer stresses about the small stuff. Every time she visits the hospital, she prays for God to put angels in her path and repeats to herself one of her favorite scriptures
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13
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