The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Travis Cook was 8 years old when he diagnosed with an inoperable grade II diffuse infiltrating glioma. Travis is 18 years old and will graduate high school in 2020.
The Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumor Guide is an invaluable resource for families.
When Beth Cook’s then 8-year-old son Travis was diagnosed with a brain tumor, she did not know what to say.
“I did not know what to tell Travis, but I had to tell him,” recalls Beth. “I told him there was something in his head that didn't belong there, but it was going to be ok because he had the best doctors in the world taking care of him. I didn't know if that was the right thing to say, but it comforted him. I was a lot less confident than I showed.”
The story is similar for most childhood cancer families — the diagnosis is a shock, and... Read More
As life continues in lockdown, it can be hard to see the lemonade (and to know what day of the week it is). Heading into this Memorial Day weekend, which for so many of us is the official summertime kick-off, can feel a little flat while as regular life pauses.
We could all use some inspiration to boost our moods and get us moving.
At Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), our inspiration comes from the heroes — the children who have faced childhood cancer and still, always, find a way to simply be kids. Here’s some Feel-Good Friday inspiration to help take you into the... Read More
During May, we honor Brain Tumor Awareness Month, to raise awareness of childhood brain tumors and the significant need for more research that will lead to new, safer cures.
Brain and Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors are the leading cause of death for children with cancer in the United States, overtaking childhood leukemia in 2016. While leukemia has seen an increase in survival rates over the last several decades due to improved treatments, brain tumors lag behind with fewer innovative treatments.
Decades have gone by without changes in treatment plans or outcomes in some... Read More
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