Shea Hicks-Whitfield, a beloved real estate agent from HGTV’s “Bargain Block,” recently celebrated a significant milestone in her son Beau’s life—his six-month “half-birthday.”
This moment was particularly poignant as Beau has been battling a rare form of childhood cancer since shortly after his birth. Here’s an update on their emotional journey and the latest on Beau’s health in 2024.
HGTV Star Shea Hicks-Whitfield Calls Her 6-Month-Old Son a ‘Force to Be Reckoned With’
During the second season of “Bargain Block,” filmed in Detroit, Shea Hicks-Whitfield worked alongside Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas while she was pregnant. The joy she felt when she and her husband, Terry Whitfield, welcomed their son Beau James into the world on July 29, 2022, was immeasurable. They proudly announced his arrival on Instagram, sharing that he weighed a healthy 7 lbs., 15 oz.
However, their happiness was soon overshadowed by devastating news: baby Beau had been diagnosed with an uncommon type of cancer. Initially choosing to keep this heartbreaking information private, they eventually shared it publicly via Instagram at the end of September.
Since then, Shea has occasionally posted updates about Beau on social media but has kept most details about his condition under wraps. On January 29th, however—marking six months since Beau’s birth—she shared an emotional video celebrating this milestone.
The video captured tender moments between mother and son during hospital visits and highlighted how much strength little Beau has shown despite facing more challenges than most infants do in such a short time. In her post accompanying the video, Shea referred to him as their “Lil’ Warrior,” expressing deep gratitude for his resilience through medical procedures and treatments that no newborn should have to endure.
“Look at all that beautiful hair,” she lovingly remarked in one part of the video. She also reflected on how quickly time had passed amidst all they’ve been through since welcoming him into their lives: “In all the chaos of giving birth and caring for our newborn warrior—we missed introducing him properly! This is our perfect little boy.”
In her heartfelt caption beneath the post—which included hashtags like #cancersucks and #TinyButMighty—Shea emphasized how much joy he brings them every day despite everything they’ve faced together as a family: “He’s growing so fast; it reminds us daily just how precious each moment is with our Rainbow Baby.” She ended by wishing him well with words full of love: “Happy Half-Birthday Mr. Beau James!”
Fans flooded her comments section with messages filled with hope for continued strength against cancer—a sentiment echoed by one follower who wrote: “Precious little fighter! May he continue overcoming every obstacle thrown at him!” To which Shea responded gratefully for all those sending positive thoughts toward their brave boy during this difficult time.
What Type of Cancer Was Shea Hicks-Whitfield’s Son Diagnosed With?
Throughout the difficult journey with their son Beau, Shea Hicks-Whitfield and her husband have remained active on social media, sharing glimpses of their life. They often include Beau in their weekly cooking videos and bring him along to various events with his “uncles,” Evan Thomas and Keith Bynum.
On September 30, 2022, Hicks-Whitfield revealed a heartbreaking update on Instagram: just five days after becoming parents, they learned that Beau was born with a rare form of cancer known as Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH). This condition is extremely uncommon, affecting only about 300 to 400 children each year. Their rainbow baby had now become part of this small group.
According to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis occurs when there is an overproduction of Langerhans cells—immune cells typically found in the skin that help fight infections. In cases like Beau’s, these excess cells travel through the bloodstream and accumulate in specific parts of the body. This can lead to tissue damage or even tumor formation. While bones are most commonly affected by this accumulation, other areas such as the skin, lymph nodes, liver, spleen, lungs—or even brain—can also be impacted.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital notes that treatment for childhood LCH varies depending on each individual case but may involve surgery or chemotherapy. Some children might improve without any medical intervention; however close monitoring by specialists is crucial to track how the disease progresses.
Despite facing such a challenging diagnosis for her son Beau early on in his life journey—Hicks-Whitfield has continued her work as a real estate broker while filming Season Three of “Bargain Block” alongside Bynum and Thomas.
Update on Shea Hicks-Whitfield’s Son’s Battle With Cancer – 2024
Detroit-based realtor and HGTV personality Shea Hicks-Whitfield started off 2024 with some truly uplifting news regarding her family’s battle against cancer. On January 20th she took to social media alongside her husband Terry Whitfield announcing that their son Beau—now eighteen months old—had received his first clean bill-of-health since birth!
In an emotional post accompanied by a photo showing little Beau smiling brightly they proudly declared: “Beau BEAT cancer.”
Fans will remember back when Hicks-Whitfield first shared details about baby Beau’s health struggles via Instagram back in September 2022 shortly after he was born July earlier that year; revealing he had been diagnosed with rare form cancer called Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH).
While many heartwarming photos were shared throughout this time period updates specifically related directly towards how well-beings were few-and-far-between making it all-the-more surprising—and joyous—for followers learning now about successful remission achieved!
This marks significant milestone not just within personal lives but also serves testament resilience strength shown both parents during what undoubtedly must’ve been incredibly trying times!Shea Hicks Whitfield, a personality from HGTV, recently shared a post on Instagram. You can view the content by following the provided link to her Instagram page. The post is embedded directly from her account and offers a glimpse into her latest updates or projects. To see more, simply click on the link which will take you to the original post on Instagram.
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