Fabens father fights for his future

FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — A Fabens family's excitement over welcoming a new baby turned into a fight for answers after 27-year-old Sebastian Rios began experiencing unexplained pain that eventually led to a leukemia diagnosis.

Sebastian says he spent nearly three months seeking medical help, making repeated trips to the emergency room as his symptoms worsened. He recalls pleading with doctors to take his concerns seriously before testing revealed he had acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of blood cancer.

The diagnosis came as Sebastian and his wife, Michelle, were preparing to welcome their first child.

While Sebastian underwent cancer treatment, the couple faced the emotional challenges of being apart during Michelle's pregnancy. His family rallied around him, organizing a fundraiser in Fabens to help with his medical journey.

Despite the uncertainty, Sebastian says his wife and unborn son gave him strength to keep fighting.

On April 5, the couple welcomed their son, Santiago Sebastian Rios.

Sebastian's mother, Ana Montoya, tells ABC-7 that her son is now in remission, although he continues receiving maintenance treatment. She says his care includes immunotherapy, chemotherapy and trips to Houston every three months for medication unavailable in El Paso

For the Rios family, the arrival of baby Santiago has brought renewed hope as Sebastian continues treatment and embraces fatherhood.

Watch the full story tonight, Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m. on ABC-7, as we share Sebastian's journey, the challenges his family faced and the little boy who gave them another reason to keep fighting.

How to help Sebastian and his family

Those wishing to support Sebastian and his family during his ongoing cancer treatment can make a donation through Zelle or Cash App.

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Watch ABC-7's Iris Garcia Barron's special report, "A Father's Fight," Thursday on ABC-7 at 6.

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