The Childhood Cancer Blog
The Childhood Cancer Blog
Pablo (center) with his father and (left) and brother (right)
“I feel like I can see myself in these kids,” said former Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) grantee, Pablo Monterroso, reflecting on his work with children battling cancer. “I can see my brother in these kids. They are just like me and you, and all they want to do is live a normal life, go camping, play sports, have friends, and play outside. Every little piece of the puzzle that we’re able to work towards making this world a better place and making their experience better is giving back a whole childhood.”
Ever since he was a kid, Pablo knew the value of a “normal”... Read More
It’s September. The summer is drawing to a close. As the air begins to get a little chilly (even here in L.A.), our thoughts habitually start to shift toward fall flavors like pumpkin spice or apple cider and the colors of autumn leaves. Around this time, we also have the opportunity to honor stories of tremendous toughness, resilience, and grit. And, no, I do not just mean what happens on a football field.
This month we recognized and gave a voice to children bravely battling childhood cancer. I have the unique privilege to witness and play a small part in helping them navigate... Read More
Photo by Ryan Kurtz, for Flashes of Hope
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. What do you know about childhood cancer? Did you know that childhood cancer refers to not one disease but dozens? Did you know that childhood cancer is not the same as adult cancer?
The term childhood cancer refers to a large set of diseases that cause abnormal cell growth in the body. There are childhood cancer types that affect virtually all areas of the body. Leukemia, brain tumors, and lymphoma are the most common types, affecting the blood and the central nervous system. There are more than 50 different types of sarcomas, which... Read More
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