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Since then, she has gone through rounds of chemotherapy several times, only to see the cancer return. She became progressively weaker this fall and last month became paralyzed by tumors pressing against her spine. Further chemotherapy won't cure her, said Dr. Jerry Barbosa, the pediatric cancer specialist who's treated her at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. All it brought is temporary relief. Shay, who takes an active role in decisions involving her medical care, chose not to have further chemotherapy since it won't cure her terminal cancer.