The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
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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Throughout June, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) is sharing childhood cancer stories to honor National Cancer Survivor Month. Thanks to research advancements made possible by our generous donors, the five-year survival rate for a pediatric cancer diagnosis has risen to 84%.
While there is still work to do to find cures for all kids, here are a few inspiring survivor stories that remind us to hold onto hope:
Kevin Rauch
When Kevin was 3 years old, he received a cancer... Read More
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