Saving Ben

Ben Castor’s story is a journey shared by his parents and siblings—a story that begins with a healthy, joyful baby and unfolds into years of misdiagnosis, missed warning signs, and life-altering medical decisions. After being told as an infant that his brain mass was not cancer, Ben spent years appearing healthy until symptoms suddenly returned at age five, revealing that the original diagnosis had been wrong and the tumor had been growing all along. Multiple brain surgeries, complications, paralysis, vision loss, and seizures followed, leaving Ben fighting to regain basic abilities while his family struggled with guilt, fear, and a desperate search for answers. As they navigated chemotherapy, rehabilitation, and alternative treatments, the Castor family clung to hope, their faith, and their love for Ben—determined to give him every chance at healing and to share their story so others might learn from their devastating experience. Visit Stephanie's YouTube channel, "Life with Ben" at www.youtube.com/@LifewithBen247 Learn more at "Pray for Gray" on facebook. Learn more about the dangers of cannabis at the International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis - www.iasic1.org The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly opposes cannabis use by children and adolescents due to its negative impact on brain development, learning, and overall health. The AAP recommends keeping all cannabis products locked away from children, avoiding cannabis use in their presence, and talking to them about the dangers, especially regarding edibles which are a major cause of accidental ingestion in young children. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this video. The filmmakers do not promote or endorse the use of cannabis for the prevention, treatment, or cure of cancer or any other disease.