The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Science to advance treatments for children with cancer has made incredible strides, but the causes of genetic mutations that lead to the development of cancer are still poorly understood. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)-funded researcher Alex Kentsis, MD/PhD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and his lab are investigating those fundamental causes, to find cures for all childhood cancers. Recently, he’s made a breakthrough discovery about solid tumor development that has led to a clinical trial.
Cancer is driven by abnormal changes (also known as... Read More
When Alex died, Liz didn’t just lose a daughter, but someone who would have grown to be a best friend to her as they aged.
Patrick's earliest memory is when he went to the hospital to see his sister Alex, the day after she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Eddie (pictured above with Alex) was just 5 years old when Alex passed away.
Alex anticipated the birth of her youngest brother Joey (pictured above) with great excitement.
When Alex died, Liz didn’t just lose a daughter, but someone who would have grown to be a best friend to her as they aged.
Today marks 18 years since my daughter Alex passed away. I have heard many ways that families who have lost children mark this day — quietly or with displays of remembrance, butterfly releases or special services at a place of worship. Each family has their own ways of holding their dear child or sibling in their hearts. Our family tends to be on the quiet side. I am sure that sounds odd since I am writing a public blog that will be shared on the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation social channels, but that is how it feels. We won’t do any special remembrance as a family. We each acknowledge... Read More
“Solving childhood cancer is a really big goal and it takes a lot of innovative thinking, but it also requires a lot of collaboration – a lot of sharing of knowledge,” said Liz and Jay Scott, ALSF’s co-executive directors and Alex’s parents. “And the wonderful thing about the Childhood Cancer Data Lab is that's exactly what it's designed to do.”
Since 2017, the Childhood Cancer Data Lab has been a key player in the advancement of childhood cancer research. Their mission is to provide pediatric cancer experts with the knowledge, data, and tools to reach their scientific goals. Now, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF)’s Data Lab is celebrating five years of empowering scientists to find cures for kids with cancer.
“Solving childhood cancer is a really big goal and it takes a lot of innovative thinking, but it also requires a lot of collaboration – a lot of sharing of knowledge,” said Liz and Jay Scott, ALSF’s co-... Read More
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