The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
What does childhood cancer awareness mean to me? It means giving back to the community that has kept me alive.
At the age of 12, I was diagnosed with a chronic blood cancer called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). I presented with a blood clot, causing my liver to fail, and I needed a liver transplant as well as oral chemotherapy to control my disease for the next seven years. A few years ago, ALSF-funded researcher, Dr. Linda Resar, was able to switch my treatment from chemotherapy to a new targeted therapy for my specific MPN mutation.
My treatment plan moving forward... Read More
As the year comes to close, many of us are searching for meaningful ways to give back and help those in need. This year, you can join the movement to find safer treatments and cures for childhood cancer with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). Since 2005, ALSF has funded more than 1,500 research grants. It is an amazing accomplishment, made possible by supporters everywhere.
But, there is still more work to be done. Cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease for children in the United States. In... Read More
ALSF Founder Alex Scott was diagnosed with neuroblastoma just before her first birthday.
Philip, who diagnosed at 3 years old with neuroblastoma, looks on as his mom Wendy meets Alex Scott's mom, Liz, for the first time. Both mothers shared the bond of having children who faced ALK-driven neuroblastoma.
Edie and her mom, Emily
Arden is cancer-free.
Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children. It accounts for approximately 10% of all childhood cancer diagnoses. And while many strides have been made since 1997, the year Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) founder Alex Scott was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, children with the highest risk type of the disease continue to face difficult odds and harsh treatments.
There is still more work to be done.
Since its inception, ALSF has funded over 1,500 medical research grants at nearly 150 institutions studying all types of childhood cancer,... Read More
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