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Cancer
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We were thrust into this world of childhood cancer diagnosis' -family of girl (7) with leukaemia urge support for Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day aims to raise €6m for cancer support and research, emphasizing community support for childhood cancer patients like Nicole Keyes.
fromBoston.com
11 hours ago
Cancer

'The Mighty Quinn' battled brain cancer twice. Now it's his father's turn.

Quinn Waters, a 9-year-old cancer fighter, celebrated a clean brain scan while his family's journey takes a sudden turn due to his father's health.
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Cancer

'Hero' 8-year-old son of retired NYPD officer succumbs to rare brain cancer

An 8-year-old boy's battle with brain cancer drew widespread support and showcased his family's resilience in the face of tragedy.
Cancer
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We were thrust into this world of childhood cancer diagnosis' -family of girl (7) with leukaemia urge support for Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day aims to raise €6m for cancer support and research, emphasizing community support for childhood cancer patients like Nicole Keyes.
fromBoston.com
11 hours ago
Cancer

'The Mighty Quinn' battled brain cancer twice. Now it's his father's turn.

Quinn Waters, a 9-year-old cancer fighter, celebrated a clean brain scan while his family's journey takes a sudden turn due to his father's health.
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Cancer

'Hero' 8-year-old son of retired NYPD officer succumbs to rare brain cancer

An 8-year-old boy's battle with brain cancer drew widespread support and showcased his family's resilience in the face of tragedy.
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Cancer
fromwww.mcall.com
1 month ago

Boys with cancer can face infertility as adults. Can storing their stem cells help?

Research on restoring fertility in childhood cancer survivors is underway, using sperm-producing stem cells.
Jaiwen Hsu is the first recipient of stem cells aimed at restoring fertility post-cancer.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Photos: Hair goes flying at 22nd St. Baldrick's fundraiser in L.A. to fight childhood cancer

LAPD and LAFD members shaved their heads to support childhood cancer research and show solidarity with young patients.
#survival-rates
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Cancer

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Government funding for medical research is crucial for children's healthcare outcomes.
Preventive care is vital in early detection and treatment of childhood cancers.
Personal stories illustrate the impact of medical advancements on survival rates.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.
Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Government funding for medical research is crucial for children's healthcare outcomes.
Preventive care is vital in early detection and treatment of childhood cancers.
Personal stories illustrate the impact of medical advancements on survival rates.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

Children with cancer in low-income countries face survival rates below 20%, significantly lower than the 80%+ rate in high-income countries.
more#survival-rates
Health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Cancer survivorship: Navigating the disruptions to schooling

Children diagnosed with cancer today have an 85% chance of surviving, but this survival introduces new challenges like missed schooling and social isolation.
#leukemia
Writing
fromTODAY.com
6 months ago

My friends ghosted me during my daughter's cancer treatment, but it taught me something

Initial support from friends was overwhelming, but it dwindled over time as my daughter's treatment progressed.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 months ago
OMG science

Boy, 4, starts school with twin sister against all the odds after rare cancer

Noah Karunananthan's battle with leukemia and a stroke has led to significant recovery, allowing him to face everyday childhood challenges.
Writing
fromTODAY.com
6 months ago

My friends ghosted me during my daughter's cancer treatment, but it taught me something

Initial support from friends was overwhelming, but it dwindled over time as my daughter's treatment progressed.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 months ago
OMG science

Boy, 4, starts school with twin sister against all the odds after rare cancer

Noah Karunananthan's battle with leukemia and a stroke has led to significant recovery, allowing him to face everyday childhood challenges.
more#leukemia
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