The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Sarcomas are found in the bones and soft tissues of the body, and they make up about 15% of all childhood cancer diagnoses. But every sarcoma is not the same. There are over 100 different subtypes, including rhabdomyosarcoma, osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma. These types of pediatric sarcomas have five-year survival rates that range from 65-69%, and relapsed and metastatic sarcomas have an even poorer prognosis.
Pediatric synovial sarcoma is a rare, soft tissue sarcoma that affects both children and adults and has a poor prognosis for those with recurrent or metastatic disease.... Read More
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) presents The Virtual Childhood Cancer Lecture Series to educate cancer researchers and advocates about recent developments in childhood cancer research and treatment.
Presented by leaders in the field, this can’t miss round up of lectures is a great way to connect, collaborate and continue to build a childhood cancer knowledge base that can be applied to the lab, the clinic and in advocacy work.
All lectures will be recorded. But, live participants can ask... Read More
Take your lemonade stand from the front yard to the virtual world with a Zoom Lemonade Stand.
At Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) our fundamental belief is that a lemonade stand can lead to cures and safer treatments for kids with cancer. Each year, ALSF hosts Lemonade Days, an amazing week filled with lemonade stands in front yards, parks and businesses. Lemonade Stands can also be transformed into a virtual event that brings everyone together regardless of their zip code!
The great thing about a virtual event: you can register quickly and launch your virtual stand in just a few minutes!
Here are eight ways to take... Read More
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