At the Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville, Jocelyn Silver shows off her "buddy." The catheter-like device is removed from her chest only on weekends when she goes home to Hastings.

James Silver holds his daughter as Dr. Paulus injects anesthesia through Jocelyn's buddy.

During radiation, the treatment room empties and Jocelyn is restrained to ensure she does not move. The radiation is pinpointed at the markings on her head.

Tammy Silver waits for Jocelyn to awaken from anesthesia. The wait can last two to three hours.

On the bus, Ms. Silver comforts her daughter during a rare tired moment. Ms. Silver says, "The radiation makes most kids tired, but not her."

Denna Elgleston, manager of the Ronald McDonald House, grew attached to Jocelyn and the Silver family during their three-month stay. Egleston says, "I shouldn't get like this, but I'm going to miss them when they leave."

At home in Hastings, Jocelyn gets a short reprieve from the hospital, but in two weeks she will begin another six-month cycle of chemotherapy.

Jocelyn scrambles around the house with her brother and sister.