Memorial Sloan Kettering prom gives kids with cancer a chance to celebrate: I feel like a queen

After being diagnosed with an aggressive and rare carcinoma tumor during her sophomore year in March, 16-year-old Jazzy missed her prom.But, on Thursday afternoon, the Catskill teen got to walk a red carpet in a pink-beaded ball gown, pose for pics with new bestie and fellow patient Samantha,15, and boogie to “Shout” and “Dancing Queen” with her high school boyfriend Liam.

“We get to have our own little prom here,” said Jazzy, who is facing hearing loss from her chemotherapy.“We have a new family here.”She was one of about 200 people —glammed up patients, families and staffers – in attendance at Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Pediatric Prom, which was held in the transformed West Dining Room inside the renowned hospital. It was the 35th Pediatric Prom, which started as a small dance party in the hospital unit and has grown to an elaborate ball with fancy dresses, a photo booth, DJs, limos, a milk-and-cookies bar, face paint and lots of dancing.

“Our entire team is committed to making it a special and memorable day for everyone involved,” Rachel Corke, the director of hospital administration for MSK Kids, told The Post.Against the backdrop of glittery “Starry Night” themed decorations, guests sipped ginger ale and juice and enjoyed mac and cheese and burgers that even the doctors OK’ed just this once. “I don’t feel like a princess — I feel like a queen,” exulted 7-year-old Maya in between bites of freshly popped popcorn from a festive cart.

The tiara-clad tot has been battling neuroblastoma since she was 3 and underwent surgery two years ago to remove a tumor. Hospital staff danced alongside their brave young charges.“This is everyone’s favorite day of the year,” said Melissa Seidner, a 31-year-old administrative supervisor in the pediatric division at MSK.“It’s so fun to see all the patients enjoy themselves.

It’s a nice break from dealing with what we deal with.”She wore a jewel green gown that she’d select...