The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Even after a B-cell ALL diagnosis at 2 years old, Benjamin is a joyful little boy.
Sophia may be the youngest of three, but she is also the strongest.
At 10 years old, Emerson is a fantastic girl who loves all things unicorns and rainbows.
Omari might seem shy upon first impression, but the energy this teen brings to the football field gives him an unstoppable edge
Kids come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their cancers. There are dozens of pediatric cancers, but leukemia accounts for nearly 28% of all childhood cancer diagnoses. Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells – which are crucial to fighting off infections – and one of the most prevalent forms is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, but it is also Leukemia Awareness Month. Here are four leukemia heroes who would agree that all kids are worth fighting for:
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Ethan’s parents were concerned.
In March 2018, Ethan was suddenly unsteady on his feet. Lying on his side made him dizzy, and he started sleeping more than normal. His parents took him to see multiple specialists, but none could tell what was wrong. Daily vomiting turned into hourly vomiting, until finally an MRI revealed a brain tumor.
The shock that Ethan’s family felt was indescribable, and their worries only grew as, that same week, Ethan was scheduled for surgery. Thankfully, surgeons were able to remove the tumor and Ethan began radiation treatment to rid his body... Read More
Lakelynn was 3 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare, inoperable tumor in her arm.
A month after his first birthday, Francisco was diagnosed with stage II embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
Raymeer battled synovial sarcoma. Now, he is a rising second grader.
Just before her fourth birthday, Kaela was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and began treatment in 2007.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month.
July is more than sweltering summer days and backyard barbeques; to many, it’s a month that honors those battling sarcomas – a disease that represents 15% of childhood cancer diagnoses. While the five-year survival rate for all types of childhood cancer is 86%, the average for the three most common sarcomas ranges from 65-75%. These cure rates lag behind many other kinds of pediatric cancers.
This month, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)... Read More
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