The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
When Beaudin’s leukemia relapsed, a CAR T clinical trial in Philadelphia gave the family hope. The only problem: Beaudin lived in Denver. ALSF provided the family with travel support through the Travel For Care program. The treatment worked — today, Beaudin is cancer-free.
T-cells, a specialized type of white cell, are a powerful force against viruses and bacteria. But cancer has eluded their detection — until now.
When you are sick with a virus or infection, the immune system goes to work identifying the foreign invader and killing it. Each part of the immune system has a job. The lymph nodes and bone marrow deploy white blood cells to the battle. At the front line, T-cells immediately jump into the fight, replicating over and over again, until the invader is defeated.
These powerful cells are tiny. T-cells measure just eight-to-10 microns... Read More
Drew is a witty and funny 9-year-old who always makes his family laugh
Gabby loves animals, taking photos and making jewelry.
Hannah is a teenager with a bright disposition and effortless strength.
Jaxson is a fun-loving child who shows little fear like his favorite superheroes
Each year more than 17,000 children are diagnosed with childhood cancer in the United States — more than a classroom full of children a day. Each of these kids face uncertain and scary treatments in the midst of their regular lives of playing with friends, attending school and just trying to be a kid.
At Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, we call these kids our heroes because of the battles they face and the ways they inspire us to work hard to find cures. Meet four of our childhood cancer heroes:
1. Drew... Read More
Today marks 19 years since my daughter Alex passed away. Every year, I find myself commenting that I don’t have something new to say. After all, the details of Alex and her life story hasn’t changed. This year in particular, with the release of the Barbie movie, I have been thinking of Alex and her love of Barbie. We spent hours together playing with Barbie dolls; Alex’s preferred doll was Stacie, Barbie’s little sister, so I often got to play the role of Barbie, the big sister. Stacie and Barbie got us through many long days at the hospital and too many days of Alex not feeling well... Read More
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