Advice

How to navigate the holidays during cancer treatment
When a loved one is going through cancer treatment, the holidays look a little different. Maybe you have always hosted

Siblings of childhood cancer
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the balloons, presents and cards go to them, leaving their siblings with many

When treatment is over
Finishing treatment isn’t the end of the road for childhood cancer families. Both physical and emotional late effects of treatment

Caring for childhood cancer survivors after treatment
Childhood cancer leaves a lasting impact on children and families. Even after treatment ends, long-term effects of cancer treatment may

When cancer makes us let go
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, there are things that cancer parents and caregivers have to let go of,

For cancer families: How to thank a doctor
From cancer screening to diagnosis and treatment, the journey of childhood cancer can be very difficult. By its very nature,

How to prepare your child to return to school after treatment
When a child returns to school once treatment is finished, adjusting back to a “normal” routine can be difficult for

How to find reliable cancer resources
Cancer and other health-related information, whether online or in print, should come from a trusted, credible source. Unfortunately, some websites

Showing love throughout the cancer journey
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family faces challenges they never knew existed – but they also

5 Ways to Help a Sibling of a Cancer Patient Feel Important
Being a sibling of a childhood cancer patient can be scary and confusing. Family dynamics change, schedules are unpredictable and

Finishing Treatment Didn’t Feel as Good as We Thought
In April 2014, doctors found a mass in Joe’s left kidney. Two months later, he was formally diagnosed with metastatic

It’s Ok – Fearing What Comes After the Hospital
I never wanted to be in the hospital. Nothing about leaving my home for a week, skipping school or missing

Dealing with ‘Scanxiety’
Whether your child has just finished chemo or they’re a 5-year survivor, scans are always scary. The potential of cancer

Making vacation work for a child with cancer
Vacations can seem nearly impossible when your family is facing cancer, but sometimes a relaxing getaway is just what a

I Went There Once
I went to that place once. For just a moment, I thought about what could have been, and I almost

The Guilt That Guides Me
Rallying families to share their children’s stories isn’t easy, because I ask them to open doors to the most intense

My Journey of Advocacy

