The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Cara, above, was just 12 years old at the time of her sister’s diagnosis. She remembers her sister's nurses as a constant source of encouragement. Today, Cara's sister is cancer-free and Cara is a pediatric oncology nurse.
When Taylor was battling osteosarcoma as a teenager, nurses left a big impact on her life.
“The selflessness and positive attitude of my nurses made all the difference for me,” said Taylor.
Inspired by that experience, Taylor decided to go to nursing school with an aim to be the kind of nurse that could offer the same support and strength to other families. She graduated from nursing school and went to work in a pediatrician’s office, providing kids kindness and support through sometimes scary medical check-ups.
For families facing cancer, nurses provide... Read More
Nearly 5,000 children will be diagnosed with a brain tumor in the United States this year. For those children, the prognosis and treatments will vary, but one thing is certain: their regular childhoods will be interrupted as they fight for a cure. That fight will include hospital stays and missed days of school. It will also include something else: hope.
Because while pediatric brain tumors happen, so does research.
Here are the facts you need to know about pediatric brain tumors and how you can help kids:
1. Brain tumors are the deadliest form of childhood... Read More
Jamie and Caitlin don’t know each other; but they share a journey. Both women lost their sisters to childhood cancer. They are also both Ambassadors for the SuperSibs program which is dedicated to comforting, encouraging and empowering siblings of children with cancer, so they can face the future with courage and hope. Ambassadors add their own voice and experiences to the fight and helps raise awareness about curing childhood cancer.
Not only is this empowering and cathartic for the... Read More
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