The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Austin's chemotherapy treatments often kept him in the hospital for a month at a time.
Austin and his doctor, Dr. Jean Tersak
At 14 years old, Austin Ochenshirt was excited to welcome his second little brother into the family. But while they were at the hospital, he could tell something was wrong. What started as a swollen elbow from football camp and a supposed “bone bruise” on his head soon turned into a life-changing discovery.
A week later, Austin was back at the hospital, where testing revealed he had acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
“It was the worst day of my life,” Austin says.
From there on out he... Read More
Did you know that you can make a difference for kids with cancer just by shopping?
No matter who you have on your holiday shopping list, your seasonal shopping can help fund cutting-edge research, support families as they travel for treatment and give hope to children facing cancer.
We rounded up some of our favorite lemonade gifts from Alex's shop and our corporate partners, plus a way you can buy just about anything and still make an impact in the fight against childhood cancer through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF).
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Childhood cancer happens every day, everywhere. In the United States, approximately 43 children are diagnosed every day, while thousands of others continue treatment for their primary diagnosis or relapsed cancer. These families are often forced to travel far from home for treatment or to search desperately for a clinical trial for cancer that is not responding to standard protocols.
Nearly seven children die each day from childhood cancer—leaving a permanent and unimaginable void in their families. Children survive childhood cancer, too, but not without a price. The nearly 500,... Read More
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