The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
It is estimated that 400,000 children under the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer each year.
However, there are most likely more cases of childhood cancer that go unreported. Not every country has a universal childhood cancer registry or a public health protocol for tracking cases. And in poorer countries, diagnosis and treatment delays not only limit the knowledge of cases, but limit long-term survival for these children.
In high-income countries, 80% of children diagnosed with cancer are cured and in some low and middle-income countries, only 20% of children survive... Read More
Michelle Monje, MD/PhD
Dr. Cigall Kadoch
Dr. Patrick Reynolds
While the pandemic continues to bring uncertainty in the world, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) funded researchers are continuing to push ahead and make strides in the search for safer treatments and cures for all children. Fueled by ALSF funded research grants, these researchers utilize collaboration, innovation and cutting-edge science in their labs all around the world.
These researchers are aiming to not just level the playing field — but to give children what they need: cures and safer treatments.
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Today my daughter, Alex, would have been turning 26 years old.
If she were here with us, we would probably be celebrating her special day as a family. Our tradition for years has been a dinner of the birthday person’s choice, followed by cake and presents. As our family has grown older, our birthdays have become more understated, as chances to reflect on life and the joy that our loved ones bring to us. During dinner we go around the table, each of us sharing with the birthday person what we love about them. It can be a little awkward and even funny at times, but it is always... Read More
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